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Māori men more likely to be stopped by police

"Bias" and "structural racism" within the police are partly why Māori men are more likely to be stopped, prosecuted and tasered, a two-year investigation has... Read More

Serious crash in Hamilton

Police are responding to a serious crash in Hamilton. The crash involving three vehicles occurred at the intersection of Storey Avenue and Te Rapa Road. Two... Read More

Serious crash in Whakamarama

Emergency services are responding to a serious two-vehicle crash in Whakamarama. Police say the crash on Pahoia Road was reported at 6.50pm. "Initial... Read More

Port of Tauranga net profit down more than $25m

The country's biggest port, Tauranga, has reported a weaker profit as cargo volumes fell but says it's had an improvement in the second half of the year. Key... Read More

State Highway 2 now open at Waiotahe beach

State Highway 2 will reopen at 5pm tonight at Waiotahe beach, following a large slip which fell on the highway overnight Sunday 18 August, closing the road between... Read More

Ohinemuri River in Karangahake Gorge turns orange

Video: Paeroa Towing Services. Reports are coming in from members of the public saying the Ohinemuri River in Karangahake Gorge has turned orange. Hauraki... Read More

Pedestrian seriously injured after struck by car

A pedestrian struck by car is suffering serious injuries. "Police were advised that a pedestrian had been struck by a car at the intersection of Upland Street... Read More

Crash in Lower Kaimai SH29

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on SH29 near McLaren Falls Road. "Police were notified of a crash on SH 29 at 3.05pm today," says a police... Read More

Female teacher caught kissing young girl

'Goodnight gorgeous. Sleep well. Don't be sorry. You need sleep. It's been a busy day. Thank you for today's events. Hugs kisses.” This was... Read More

Celebrating future innovators

After supporting thousands through its ranks since its inception in 2009, New Zealand's largest youth innovation programme, yia! (Young Innovator Awards) is... Read More

All Black Sevens star signs with Gallagher Chiefs

All Blacks Sevens star Leroy Carter has confirmed he will make his DHL Super Rugby Pacific debut in a Gallagher Chiefs jersey. The 2023 World Rugby Sevens... Read More

Median barrier work to cease on SH2

The NZ Transport Agency Board has confirmed that further median barrier work will no longer proceed on the remaining two sections of State Highway 2 between... Read More