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New KiwiRail locomotives arrive at Port

The latest batch of KiwiRail's new DL class diesel electric locomotives has arrived at the Port of Tauranga. The 15 engines, ordered in 2016, are joining the... Read More

Passchendaele, Wolverine and the weather

Today we are expecting periods of morning rain, with a chance of it being thundery, then a few showers. Expect a strong northwest wind, turning southerly towards... Read More

Migrant workers exploited in remote BOP stores

The Employment Court has ruled three migrant employees working in stores in two remote Bay of Plenty towns will receive $10,000 each in compensation. The stores... Read More

Enquiries continue after crash takes out poles

Enquiries are still ongoing after a driver fled the scene after crashing into a power pole on Wednesday night. Power went out to 27 properties in the area, after... Read More

ND best placed to take win at Bay Oval

Northern Districts will need a further 152 runs with nine wickets in hand to win their opening Plunket Shield match of the season over Otago when play resumes... Read More

Synthetics to be included in wastewater test - ESR

Scientists testing the country's wastewater for drugs want to extend their search to evidence of synthetic drugs but say they first need to understand how... Read More

2018 census to be reviewed following low turnout

Statistics New Zealand has asked two independent experts to review the low turnout for this year's census, which followed a 'digital first' model.... Read More

Improved safety needed in forestry sector - MPs

Politicians have responded with shock to revelations from forestry and wood processing workers at a symposium on the future of work in the industry. FIRST Union's... Read More

Maketu road to close as trees felled

The felling of several tall gum trees bordering Te Arawa Avenue in Maketu will see road closures in the area during December. The trees are being felled due to... Read More

Car boot sale to help children in need

Stall holders at a car boot sale being held in Whakatane this weekend will be doing their part to help children in need. The car boot sale is being held at Whakatane... Read More

Three vehicles involved in SH2 crash

One elderly person has been transported to hospital after a crash on State Highway Two near Whakamarama. Emergency services were called to the scene near Apata... Read More

One car crashed near Bayfair

UPDATE 3.51pm: A tow truck has been called to remove a car after a crash near Bayfair. A police spokesperson says they recieved a report of a car crashed at... Read More