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Man rescued after vehicle drops 15m onto rocks

A man was rescued of after his vehicle dropped 15m off a road on to its roof in the Coromandel. An Auckland Rescue Helicopter statement said crews were... Read More

Students to shine light on youth mental health

A group of Tauranga students are lacing up their walking shoes in honour of Mental Health Awareness week. Prefects from Mount Maunganui College, along with... Read More

Trilateral trade talks in Rotorua

The first event of its kind, a trilateral trade meeting has been held to celebrate a Pacific partnership. Trade Minister Todd McClay hosted Fijian Deputy... Read More

Councils agree to co-design new water organisation

A shared organisation to deliver water services, meet new government requirements, and reduce future cost increases for Hamilton City Council and Waikato District... Read More

Three alleged vigilantes appear in court

Three men, including two from Tauranga, have appeared in court accused of committing serious assaults and posting videos of the alleged attacks online. The... Read More

Kiwifruit exports having golden season

Kiwifruit exports were valued at $3.1 billion in the year ended August 2024, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. This is an increase of $524... Read More

Mount Maunganui Playcentre turns 50

'It felt like going home, and it was really quite lovely.” That's what Clare Shallcross had to say about returning to Mount Maunganui's playcentre as... Read More

Bumper trout opening expected in BOP

Enthusiastic trout fishers around the country are eagerly awaiting the start of the new fishing season on Tuesday, October 1. The opening day is always highly... Read More

SH2 Pekatahi bridge closure for maintenance 

Pekatahi bridge, located north of Tāneatua on State Highway 2, will close daily for maintenance from Monday, September 30 to midday Friday, October 4. NZ... Read More

Emergency services respond to Matapihi house fire

Emergency services are responding to a house fire in Matapihi, Tauranga. 'We received the call at 11.38am,” said Fire and Emergency NZ northern shift... Read More

Rotorua Airport celebrates 60 years

Rotorua Airport is celebrating 60 years of serving the community with a special Aviation Open Day and month-long exhibitions for locals and manuhiri (visitors)... Read More

Curtain up on a great career

This week saw the first act in an exhilarating new drama for members of recruit Wing 377 as they debuted in their districts with the wholehearted support of... Read More