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One dead after single-vehicle crash in Tauranga

One person has died after a car hit a power pole in Tauranga during the early hours of the morning, according to police. The single-vehicle crash happened on... Read More

School children to gain confidence through boating

Every year Matahui School holds their popular Matahui Boat Day, and it is returning once again on Monday to Ōmokoroa . 'This event is held at the safe and shallow... Read More

Celebrating our tamariki on Children’s Day

With many New Zealanders celebrating Children's Day/ Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki today, Minister for Children Kelvin Davis is asking everyone to continue on with that... Read More

Cook Strait crossings can go ahead if criteria met

On Sunday afternoon Interisland announced they have received dispensation from Maritime NZ for two sailings to go ahead on Sunday night if no additional crew test... Read More

15,161 community cases, 618 in hospital, 10 in ICU

The Ministry of Health is reporting 15,161 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand. There are 937 new community cases in Bay of Plenty and 434 in the Lakes... Read More

Homicide investigation launches in Taupō

A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Taupō early on Sunday morning. Police were called to the Adelphi Motel at the the... Read More

How many voices boxes does a tui have?

What's that annoying bird call really early in the morning? How many voice boxes does a tui have? Do you think you have a tui, or a bellbird, or a myna in... Read More

Water NZ welcomes plastic pollution agreement

Water New Zealand has welcomed the global agreement to develop a treaty to tackle plastic pollution. This week nearly 200 countries passed a resolution at the... Read More

Covid infections spreading through the country

During the next three weeks of the Omicron outbreak, it's likely we'll see more climbing case numbers. However, there is some good news in sight. Auckland's Covid-19... Read More

One injured following car hitting pole in Ohauiti

One person has been injured following a crash in Ohauiti on Saturday night. Police were called about 10.25pm following a crash on Hollister Lane, Ohauiki, where... Read More

NZ peace flotilla to protest Russian invasion

Evoking memories of New Zealand's tradition of peace flotillas of the 90s, a schooner set sail from Whitianga on Saturday morning in support of Ukraine and... Read More

Homicide investigation underway in Hamilton

A homicide investigation is underway in Hamilton after a man died at a Huntington property on Saturday night. Emergency services were alerted to an incident at... Read More