News
02:24pm Tue 13 Jan, 2015
The Whakatane police officer who shot a dog with an arrow after it strayed on to his property is now subject to a legal review. Police launched a criminal investigation... Read More
02:22pm Tue 13 Jan, 2015
Te Timatanga, which means ‘New Beginnings', lies at the heart of an Earthship currently being built in Hikuai on the Coromandel. Construction got underway... Read More
01:47pm Tue 13 Jan, 2015
There may be no end in sight for the Bay of Plenty's hot summer, but farmers are 'reasonably well off” as experts forecast wetter yet hotter times ahead. Niwa's... Read More
12:06pm Tue 13 Jan, 2015
Two Eastern Bay of Plenty men found guilty of poaching up to 60 spawning trout from an isolated stream near Lake Rotoiti were a no show in court this week. Thomas... Read More
11:48am Tue 13 Jan, 2015
A pop-up fence comprising of Kiwi's trusty summer footwear lining the entrance to Mauao has been given the flick after public complaints. For the second year running... Read More
11:14am Tue 13 Jan, 2015
Spreading the network of pest control traps and bait-stations has taken a backseat for conservation rangers who have been diverted to fight far more imminent threats... Read More
10:57am Tue 13 Jan, 2015
Police are asking farmers to consider safety initiatives when venturing out into isolated areas after a man's body was found next to a rural road early this morning. In... Read More
09:42am Tue 13 Jan, 2015
Bismon Xavier, 30, and Minoj Haridas, 31, have been named as the men who died after a crash with a milk tanker on State Highway 2, near the intersection of Wilson... Read More
09:30am Tue 13 Jan, 2015
UPDATED 3.25pm: The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that State Highway 25 is now closed following a crash this morning 10km north of Tairua. Efforts are... Read More
09:28am Tue 13 Jan, 2015
UPDATED 2.30pm: Authorities are attempting to locate the owner of a boat that sunk in Tauranga Harbour this morning. The 30ft launch was spotted taking on water... Read More
09:13am Tue 13 Jan, 2015
Police are looking into the cause of a fire in a derelict home in Waihi overnight, and have not ruled out arson. Waihi Fire Brigade were called to the vacant house... Read More
08:49am Tue 13 Jan, 2015
A volunteer group working to restore the Waiewe Reserve has marked a milestone with the recent erection of two signs in the reserve. The Waiewe Reserve Restoration... Read More
17-Dec 16:00
Shoppers visit Ikea in ‘unprecedented’ numbers
17-Dec 14:30
Mt Ruapehu crater lake shows temperature rise
17-Dec 13:00
Manta rays added to vulnerable species list
17-Dec 12:07
Car crashes into Tauranga shop, witnesses say
17-Dec 11:45
Serious food safety tips for the silly season
17-Dec 09:27
Serious crash on SH2, road closed
17-Dec 08:00
Lamb takes out ham this Christmas
17-Dec 07:30
Summer traffic squeeze: Key SH2 and SH25 changes
17-Dec 06:30
Coping with grief during the Christmas season
16-Dec 18:00
SH2 speed limits reduced in Karangahake, Waihī
16-Dec 17:00
Neighbour starts Givealitte page after house fire
16-Dec 16:00
Lifeguard saves siblings at Waihī fundraiser
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