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New look for MetService website

MetService has refreshed its website to make it 'even easier for New Zealanders to get the weather information they need”. From today, the new look... Read More

Concerns for missing Mount woman

Police are asking for the public's help finding 27-year-old Hazel Phillips, who was reported missing late last night from Mount Maunganui. Hazel is understood... Read More

Mediterranean fanworm infestation in Tauranga

More than 700 Mediterranean fanworm have been discovered in Tauranga Harbour in the last week. Bay of Plenty Regional Council staff believe they've removed 99... Read More

Broken down truck blocking one lane of SH29

One lane of State Highway 29 is blocked this morning. The NZTA says a truck has broken down, blocking the eastbound passing lane of the highway. The blockage... Read More

Cancian withdraws from mayoralty race

Danny Cancian is pulling from the race to become Tauranga City Council Mayor. The former director of the failed Belle Vista developments announced his initial... Read More

Civic Centre to undergo seismic strengthening

Plans to carry out seismic strengthening and upgrades of the Whakatāne District Council Civic Centre building are progressing. A report going to the Projects... Read More

Police appeal for sightings of missing woman

Police are appealing for any information about a woman who has gone missing in the Auckland area, Police believe Maiarangi Te Waiti may be in the greater Auckland... Read More

Politicians‘ comments seem promising about SH2

State Highway 2 from Bethlehem to Katikati has always been a vocal talking point in the Bay of Plenty, but recently there are promising comments from members of... Read More

Health experts raising dangers of alcohol

Public health experts say it's time politicians realised the dangers posed by alcohol. But a seminar organised by Alcohol Action New Zealand in Wellington yesterday... Read More

Short and intense exercise better, says research

According to new research from the University of Auckland, short intensive bouts of exercise have similar beneficial effects on the brain as longer workouts. Dr... Read More

WorkSafe urge employers to have safe machinery

WorkSafe is urging all employers to make sure machinery being used by workers is made safe and cannot cause harm to employees. This warning is a result of the... Read More

Farm Street open following crash

UPDATE 6.14PM: Farm Street is now open following a crash between a car and motorcycle. A car and motorcycle have crashed near Bayfair this afternoon. A police... Read More