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Serious crash, State Highway 26, Te Aroha

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash involving a truck and van on State Highway 26 north of Te Aroha, says a police spokesperson. "The crash... Read More

Another winter Covid-19 wave: How big will it be?

New Zealand looks on the cusp of another Covid-19 wave similar in size to our last two, a modeller says - but this time, it's hitting in the thick of sick season. Six... Read More

Katikati’s elder housing redevelopment begins

Work will soon start on the Heron Crescent elder housing redevelopment in Katikati, after a site blessing took place this week. A small ceremony, led by Sam... Read More

Government invests in 1,500 more social homes

The coalition Government is investing in social housing for New Zealanders who are most in need of a warm dry home, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. Budget... Read More

Prolific Hamilton burglar to face court

A 47-year-old man wanted by Police has been arrested after the execution of a search warrant in Te Rapa on Tuesday. The man was wanted for multiple burglaries... Read More

Myrtle rust suspected at Mount golf club

Mount Maunganui Golf Club is working with a local hapū to investigate nearly 400 pōhutukawa trees on its golf course after small signs of myrtle rust were... Read More

Jeweller's nightmare: nine break-ins in two years

A Bay of Plenty jeweller whose two stores have been targeted by thieves nine times in two-and-a-half years says he and his wife are 'just shells” now,... Read More

Police Wing 374 graduates

New Zealand Police is pleased to announce that the 374-recruit wing will be graduating from their initial training course on Thursday, May 23 in front of whānau... Read More

Asset sale considered to help fund civic precinct

Tauranga City Council is looking to sell off ‘surplus' properties to help fund the $306m civic precinct redevelopment, which aims to revitalise the city's... Read More

Mount Busking Festival is back

After a short hiatus, Mount Busking Festival is making a bold return. Taking over Maunganui Road for King's Birthday weekend, get ready to see local performers... Read More

Bike riders brace for another exciting series

Brace yourselves for another exciting motorcycle competition, up and down hills, across tree roots and under the shade of branches, when the 2024 edition of... Read More

Native trees on farms could bring birdsong back

Canterbury researchers are exploring how planting native shelterbelts and hedgerows on farms could deliver biodiversity benefits and make good business sense.... Read More