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Wairoa Bridge closure postponed for two weeks

The planned Wairoa Bridge Closure for tonight has been postponed until March 16. Wairoa Bridge on State Highway 2 will be closed from 10:30pm until 5:30am on... Read More

Northern regions experience a record dry summer

As New Zealand enters Autumn, Metservice can now confirm that this has been the driest summer on record for parts of the upper North Island. The Meteorological... Read More

Alleged fleeing driver arrested in Tauranga

One person is in police custody after a police pursuit in Tauranga this morning. Police located a person who had a warrant out for his arrest at about 3.20am. The... Read More

Ruapehu‘s crater lake heating up

Mt Ruapehu's crater lake is heating up, according to measurements taken by GNS science volcanologists this week. Duty volcanologist Michael Rosenberg says... Read More

Connolly may be days away from clinching title

Bay of Plenty's Brodie Connolly has one hand already on the national 125cc motocross crown for 2020. With eight wins from nine starts so far in the New Zealand... Read More

Heat worsens algae bloom & botulism in Coromandel

Hot summer temperatures are contributing to a large-scale botulism outbreak, a suspected algal bloom and the death of fish trapped in canals in the lower Piako... Read More

Entries open for Keep NZ Beautiful Awards

Keep New Zealand Beautiful is now accepting nominations and submissions for the 2020 Beautiful Awards. The Beautiful Awards are run annually to provide a benchmark... Read More

Coronavirus travel restrictions reconfirmed

Travel restrictions for Iran and China have been extended for a further seven days, and people arriving from northern Italy and South Korea will be required to... Read More

Ben Harper brings back old memories

The T-shirt reads 1st date repeat - 17th anniversary. Jacs got the T-shirt made because she and Nath had their first date at a Ben Harper concert in Auckland... Read More

Fastest man Natzke needs to do it all over again

He has been the fastest man all season, but Mount Maunganui's Josiah Natzke is now going to have to prove it all over again, one more time. The 21-year-old... Read More

Saving lives out on the water

The township of Maketu is only half an hour from the Tauranga CBD and commonly known for its Maketu Pies. But all over the place, are volunteers for the Maketu... Read More

BOP community thrilled about harbour build

The community and mayor are keen to celebrate that Ōpōtiki's Harbour can now be built thanks to a funding injection. Regional Economic Development Minister, Shane... Read More