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Starlink to pass over Tauranga tonight

Starlink trains spotters will be praying for a clear night sky as astronomers predict Starlink G4-8 to be visible over Tauranga tonight. The Tauranga Astronomical... Read More

SH29 reopens following logging truck crash

Update, 5pm: State Highway 29, on the Waikato side of the Kaimai Range, has reopened following an earlier crash involving two trucks. The logs that spilled out... Read More

Blaze rips through Paeroa businesses

At least three shops are ablaze in the main street of Paeora. Lower Hutt man Maurice Costello was passing through the town on Wednesday when he saw the drama... Read More

Rotorua mayor tests positive for Covid-19

Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick has tested positive for Covid-19. Chadwick, who was made a companion of the Queen's Service Order in January, says the worst of... Read More

Covid-19: 157 new cases in the Bay of Plenty

The Ministry of Health is reporting 157 new Covid cases in the Bay of Plenty today. In it's 1pm statement, the Ministry says there are 3297 cases being reported... Read More

Homicide enquiry: neighbour says arguing unusual

A resident who lives near a house at the centre of a homicide investigation in Hamilton says it was a surprise to hear arguing from the home. Emergency services... Read More

Thames Police shooting inquest continues

An expert psychiatrist who delivered 'stinging criticism” of an industry colleague's care of a mentally unwell man later shot by police has been given a... Read More

“Stunning” debut at motocross championships

The newest and youngest Altherm JCR Yamaha motocross team recruit Waitoki's Cole Davies made a stunning debut at the Waikato Motocross Championships, winning... Read More

Housing providers call on govt to turn up supply

The government is investing more into housing than ever, yet experts say it's not how much but where it's being spent that will make the difference. 'They are... Read More

Concerns grow for missing teen

Police are appealing for any sightings or information on the whereabouts of a 14-year-old girl. Her family and Police have concerns given her age and the length... Read More

New statistics as Covid takes root in Ōpōtiki

Bay of Plenty's Toi Te Ora Public Health is releasing the latest statistics for Covid cases in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Ōpōtiki district had 12 new Covid-19... Read More

Covid-19: Parliament protest in 16th day

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says that police staff working at the anti-mandate protest outside Parliament have contracted Covid-19. He says while they can't... Read More