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Body found during search for missing fisherman

Update, 2.21pm The body of a man, believed to be a missing jet ski fisherman, has been found near Shag Island. "The body of a man has been found this morning... Read More

Snowfall expected on Desert Road Monday night

MetService has issued a snowfall warning for Desert Road. "Rain is expected to turn to snow above 600 metres on Monday evening," says a MetService spokesperson.... Read More

Alcohol and water equals risky business

Kawerau District Council has received legal advice against allowing alcohol at private events at its swimming pool complex. At a council meeting this week, Mayor... Read More

Creating hope through suicide remembrance service

Creating hope through action is the focus of a remembrance concert being hosted by Grief Support Services and held for anyone impacted by loss to suicide. 'This... Read More

Two Lotto players share $1 million

Two lucky Lotto players from Kumeu and Auckland will have a spring in their step this weekend after each winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in Saturday... Read More

Rain and gales forecast for Monday

A Severe Weather Watch has been issued by MetService for parts of New Zealand. Westerly gales are forecast for parts of southern and central New Zealand, and... Read More

Writing workshops in Maketu

A weekend of writing workshops is being planned in Maketu for women who want to find their voice or explore the collaboration between writing in Te Reo Māori... Read More

Fatal crash in Rotorua

One person has died following a serious crash in Rotorua. Police were notified of the single vehicle crash at around 12.30am on Sunday September 4. The crash... Read More

Policing Papamoa

With more than 35 years' experience, Sergeant Jason Perry says his role at Papamoa Police Station is all about community. Joining the police in 1986 in the South... Read More

Eastern Bay’s highs and lows on rating ranks

Whakatāne district ratepayers will be pleased to hear they are no longer paying the third-highest average residential rates in the country - only the fifth highest. New... Read More

Changing transport in Ōtūmoetai

Tauranga City Council is creating a safer future for people biking, catching the bus or walking on the Ōtūmoetai Pensinula. Public consultation on the Accessible... Read More

How wet has it really been?

The news cycle has been full of record wet months, slips, road closures and flooding events these past three months. MetService has crunched some of the rainfall... Read More