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Chicken industry labelling ’misleading’ says SAFE

Two of the country's biggest chicken brands are being called out for putting, what SAFE says is, misleading labels on their packaging. Tegel and Ingham... Read More

Police making enquiries following Papamoa pursuit

Update 6.25pm - Police are making enquiries following a pursuit near Papamoa. A police media spokesperson says the pursuit was initiated just before 6pm. "A... Read More

Training begins as NZ cycle event looms

Spring is here, the days are longer, and the temperature is warmer - altogether making for the perfect time to start gearing up for the 42nd annual BDO Lake Taupō... Read More

Faulty railway lights cause delays

Update 5.45pm - Congestion is now easing after faulty railway lights caused delays throughout the city. A number of motorists travelling towards BayPark roundabout... Read More

HoopNation tournament to be played over Labour Wee

New Zealand's biggest Pro-Am basketball competition has gone international with Australia set to compete at this year's competition. Athletes are set to descend... Read More

Unlocking Maori potential within BOP horticulture

Waiariki MP Tamati Coffey is focussing on upskilling and educating Maori on how to take advantage of what is set to be a ‘boom' in the horticulture industry... Read More

Papamoa murder accused to remain in custody

The man accused of fatally stabbing another man in Papamoa will remain in custody until his next court appearance. The 22-year-old murder accused made his second... Read More

Findings suggest fatal house fire not suspicious

Initial findings in the investigation surrounding a fatal house fire near Opotiki last week, suggest the cause of the blaze is not suspicious. One person was... Read More

Man who died while hiking on Tongariro named

Police can now release the name of the 54-year-old man who died while hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing earlier this week. He was Sateesh Babu Halehally-Chikkanna... Read More

Steamers won’t die wondering in do-or-die clash

Bay of Plenty Steamers assistant coach David Hill says his team are on the same page and won't hold anything back in their must-win Mitre 10 Cup encounter with... Read More

Thousands to boycott NZ petrol stations

A nationwide strike is set to take place at fuel stations throughout the country later this month. The strike will mean no petrol station is entered on October... Read More

Closed for good on Devonport Road

As you walk along Devonport Road, looking through all of the shop windows, you will find that most of the stores are empty. Most of the stores that are still... Read More