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Brief rain amidst a settled start to April

After a cool and settled end to the Easter weekend, MetService is forecasting fair weather for most of the first week of April - the main exception being a band... Read More

New traffic signals at SH1/SH29 roundabout

The new roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 1 and State Highway 29, Piarere, is taking shape with much of the main foundation work now complete.... Read More

Family boost policy could miss target group

Kindergartens Aotearoa welcomes the news that the government is trying to help parents with childcare fees but is concerned that many families will miss out... Read More

Busy summer puts the zing back in tourism's stride

The New Zealand tourism industry's summer season has ended on a very healthy note, with many tourism operators across the country reporting strong business and... Read More

Dementia unit push for Whangamatā

A dementia unit is being tabled for Whangamatā, but it's going to cost up to $25 million to build it. Whangamata's Moana House and Village Charitable Trust... Read More

Cameron Road is blocked following crash

Cameron Road is currently blocked following a crash. A police spokesperson says that police responded to a two vehicle crash on the intersection of Cameron... Read More

M.bovis eradicated from NZ - again

The last known farm infected with cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis has been cleared of livestock and disinfected, bringing the country's toll of active confirmed... Read More

Battle against kōura-killing lake invaders

The battle against an invasive species that has decimated kōura (freshwater crayfish) populations has taken centre stage in a centennial celebration. Te... Read More

Temporary closure of a Kopurererua Valley path

Work is continuing to take place to enhance the habitat for native fish in the lower Kopurererua Stream. While this occurs, the Kopurererua Valley pathway... Read More

Cocaine bust: Several arrests made in Tauranga

Fifty kilorgrams of cocaine intercepted at the Port of Tauranga has lead to several arrests in the Tauranga and Auckland regions. Under Operation Reach, a... Read More

Can you find the rescue markers on Mauao?

Police say if you're walking on Mauao / Mount Maunganui this coming week, see if you can spot the 78 rescue markers placed along the tracks. You can see the... Read More

Collision between a cyclist and a vehicle

A cyclist is recovering from minor injuries after being hit by a vehice this morning on Chapel Street. A police spokesperson says the incident was a collision... Read More