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Novelty chocolates pulled from shelves

A popular brand of novelty chocolate is being pulled from shelves throughout the country. Tresor Dore and Tresor brand chocolate products are being recalled due... Read More

Jailed for shooting at police

A man who fired at police while on the run has been sentenced to jail. Rollie James Heke pleaded guilty to one representative charge of using a firearm against... Read More

Basketball Midnight Madness in Tauranga

The hugely popular Midnight Madness event run by Tauranga City Basketball is on again this month. It's a unique opportunity for different ages and genders... Read More

Technology changes face of bus travel

The numbers don't lie - the days of the printed bus timetable appear to be numbered according to Bay of Plenty Regional Council. As the Regional Council prepares... Read More

Serious Crash still investigating fatal crashes

The serious crash unit is still investigating multiple fatal crashes in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato that have happened in the past couple of days. The Bay of... Read More

Attack on firefighters described as ’rare’

Fire and Emergency says it's investigating whether more can be done to stop staff from being assaulted. This comes after two volunteer firefighters, who were... Read More

House goes up in flames in Taupo

The people initially reported missing following a house fire in Taupo this morning, are now accounted for. Firefighters were called to the blaze on Hatepe Ave... Read More

Continuous thunder across parts of northern NZ

A very active widespread area of thunderstorms is currently crossing the upper North Island, affecting Auckland, Waikato and Northland, some with continous rolling... Read More

Pirate radio, spying and the weather

In today's weather forecast we are expecting rain developing in the morning, possibly heavy and thundery with hail, and becoming fine in the afternoon as northerlies... Read More

Temporary closure of Western Cycleway

The new Western Cycleway from the Whakapaewaka Bridge to the BMX track/Cambridge Park will be temporarily closed during the day for three weeks. The works is... Read More

Karangahake Gorge closure tonight

A section of State Highway 2 through the Karangahake Gorge will be closed tonight. The closure, which is between School Road and Waitawheta Road, is to allow... Read More

Blue streak seen when lightning hits school ground

Witnesses have reported seeing blue streaks when a lightning strike hit the grounds of a Hamilton school. Four people were injured as a result of the strike at... Read More