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How roller skating saved my life

Roller skating saved Layla Robinson's life - 'literally”. On Tuesday, Layla, one of New Zealand's top roller derby athletes told Rotorua councillors... Read More

Chilly southwest winds on the way

MetService meteorologists are forecasting that a cold front which will be making its way up the South Island on Friday will usher in several days of blustery,... Read More

Work starting on SH2, Gisborne region

Transport Rebuild East Coast alliance crews begin work next week on State Highway 2 near Otoko Reserve in the Gisborne region to improve drainage in the area. Work... Read More

Update: State Highway 26 fatal crash, Waikato

Police can confirm one person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 26 north of Te Aroha this morning, says a police spokesperson. "Emergency... Read More

Kiwifruit orchards saved: Spray ruled safe to use

The Environmental Protection Authority has announced a decision that hydrogen cyanamide, an active ingredient in sprays such as Hi-Cane, may continue to be used... Read More

Survey shows pet owners cost-of-living struggles

While they give us endless love and satisfaction, there's no denying that our pets add to the bills with financial implications weighing down on otherwise enthusiastic... Read More

Woman in her 60s attacked by pack of dogs

A woman in her 60s is in a serious condition in Waikato Hospital following an attack by a pack of dogs near Tairua on Tuesday. Auckland Rescue Helicopter... Read More

More vape stores in deprived areas, near schools

New University of Canterbury research has found vape stores are proliferating in Aotearoa New Zealand's most deprived communities - with many also located near... Read More

SLSNZ save over 880 people during summer partrols

Surf Life Saving New Zealand rescued 883 people from potential drowning this past summer, according to official patrol statistics. The data, collected from... Read More

Rotorua Lakefront Development wins landscape award

The Rotorua Lakefront Development project received two more prestigious awards over the weekend, this time in recognition of the exceptional landscape design... Read More

Police clamp down on fishing quotas

A group of boaties felt the pinch over the weekend after Police caught up with them in the Hauraki Gulf. Sergeant Peter Comer, of the Auckland Maritime Unit,... Read More

Tauranga man's plea to get family out of Gaza

'I could lose them right now while we're talking.” Maher Azzam is speaking about his family in Gaza, who are in constant danger due to the ongoing war. The... Read More