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Tauranga Boys’ prefects complete Fortress 40

Tauranga Boys' College prefects showed their true grit, determination and resilience over the weekend as they completed their annual Fortress 40 Challenge. This... Read More

Man charged with murder in Rotorua

Police have charged a 52-year-old Rotorua man with murder, after a woman was found dead at an Old Taupo Rd house yesterday. The man is scheduled to appear... Read More

Family lose everything in Tauranga fire

A catastrophic fire that ripped through a family home in Welcome Bay has left a family with nothing but the clothes on their back. Fire and Emergency NZ arrived... Read More

Sarah Hirini recommits to New Zealand Rugby

Black Ferns Sevens co-captain Sarah Hirini has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to 2026. One of the most decorated players in world rugby, Hirini... Read More

SH1 roadworks: What you need to know

Motorists travelling south on State Highway 1 from Hamilton to Tīrau today can expect to add about 12 minutes to their commute. The single-day closure... Read More

Three charged of NZ's biggest cocaine shipment

Three people have been arrested and charged more than two years after the largest ever cocaine shipment was found on New Zealand shores. A record-breaking... Read More

NZ faces rain, wind, and possible snow

Rain and strong winds are being forecast for many parts of New Zealand, with a more widespread weather system bringing wet weather, possible snow and a drop... Read More

BOP homicide: Woman dead, two critically injured

A homicide investigation has been launched in Rotorua after a woman was found dead and two others were critically injured in 'linked incidents”. Emergency... Read More

The personal cost of a motorbike crash

Kavana Jane says the pain of losing a loved one to a motorbike accident never goes away. In August the 25-year-old commemorated the four year anniversary... Read More

Proposed tolls for Tauranga highway 'excessive'

Proposed tolls on another Tauranga highway are 'excessive” and 'grossly unfair” given the city already has two of the country's three toll roads,... Read More

Action taken on nitrous oxide sale for recreation

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti said urgent action is being taken to restrict the sale of nitrous oxide and he welcomes new advice from Medsafe highlighting tougher... Read More

New online platform for science and technology

The New Zealand Science, Innovation and Technology sector is working together to improve collaboration and access to infrastructure and expertise via a new online... Read More