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Banquet of fine weather this weekend

The large ridge of high pressure which has been responsible for the settled weather over New Zealand this week continues to dominate this weekend, weakening a... Read More

Bus and car crash reported in Welcome Bay

UPDATE 8.06AM: Tauranga City Council reports the crash has been cleared from the road. "The officer attending says the lane has been cleared." A police spokesperson... Read More

The cost of parking in Rotorua

Rotorua's parking system cost more than $1.5 million last financial year, making a net profit of almost $620,000. Figures obtained through an official information... Read More

SLNZ: Stay safe as patrols come to an end

Surf Lifesavers in the region are asking beachgoers to take extra care as patrols across the region conclude with the end of summer. Whilst lifeguards are... Read More

NZers arrive to no isolation requirements

About 900 New Zealanders from around the world are expected to touch down at Auckland Airport tomorrow. From midnight tonight, fully-vaccinated New Zealand residents... Read More

NZ gears up for ICC Women‘s World Cup

Excitement is brewing as New Zealand prepares to open the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022 on today. The White Ferns will take on the West Indies at the Bay... Read More

SH29 significant traffic delays following crash

Police are advising motorists travelling along State Highway 29, west of Te Poi there are significant delays following a crash. Police were alerted to a truck... Read More

Small business continues to suffer at phase three

Small New Zealand businesses are feeling the impact of widespread Covid in the community and reduced foot traffic in city centers, Buy NZ Made says. Executive... Read More

Fall in new homes consented in January

The actual number of new homes consented in January 2022 was down 6.3 percent from January 2021, Stats NZ says. 'There were 2833 new homes consented in January... Read More

Meetings go online to keep community safe

Upcoming Council, community board and ward forum meetings will now take place virtually via Zoom to help slow the spread of Covid-19 in the community. Western... Read More

Algal bloom health warning for BOP channel

A health warning has been issued today for Ohau Channel, the channel that links Lake Rotoiti and Lake Rotorua. Routine water test results provided by the Bay... Read More

Concern over shark study delay after BOP near miss

A world-leading shark expert's 300-day wait for Department of Conservation permits to study great white sharks in the Bay of Plenty has been slammed as 'simply... Read More