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Sepsis caused by cut on head by barber's clippers

Warning: Graphic content A small cut to the back of the head from a barber's clippers developed into a dangerous sepsis infection and a near-leg amputation... Read More

Severe thunderstorms forecast for BOP

UPDATE: Severe thunderstorms are now being forecast as a complex trough moves over the country. The MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for... Read More

Tongariro Crossing death confimed as medical event

The death of the 71-year-old on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is being attributed to a medical event. Emergency services were called to the crossing on Tuesday,... Read More

Savings tips: Pet ownership on a budget

With the cost-of-living crisis biting, the comfort provided by companion animals such as dogs and cats are needed more than ever. But as every responsible... Read More

New way of luxury living here in Tauranga

A $200million+ fully completed luxury development in the heart of Tauranga city is launching for sale today, signalling the first-of-kind mixed-use complex in... Read More

Business as usual for cash rate and housing market

Reserve Bank of New Zealand decision to leave the official cash rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent was no surprise, given the incoming flow of economic data released... Read More

Steve Taiatini death: Two deny joint charge

The identity of one of the two people jointly charged with murdering Mongrel Mob Barbarians gang president Steven Taiatini in Ōpōtiki can now be revealed. Police... Read More

Live weather updates: More torrential rain to come

More heavy rain and strong winds are being forecast for New Zealand today. The West Coast is set to get the worst of the torrential rain that has been drenching... Read More

New vaping laws questioned after Tauranga thefts

Thefts targeting vapes, cigarettes, and tobacco persist across the country and in Tauranga as shown by a recent break-in on Girven Road. On Tuesday, April... Read More

More rain & wind as low pressure moves into NZ

More rain and wind is expected to blow through before a low in the Tasman Sea reaches NZ by Friday. WeatherWatch.co.nz says between now and Friday, temperatures... Read More

Scam alert: Phone scammers posing as officers

Be aware, pesky phone scammers' latest move may be posing as police officers seeking your financial details. New Zealand Police are aware of reports emerging... Read More

Shell-shocked tortoise back home

It was a slow-moving investigation until a breakthrough put police on to the trail of a stolen tortoise. The 17-year-old male leopard tortoise, along with... Read More