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Flu expert: "Covid-19 will be with us forever"

It may not be the topic of many conversations now, but more than 1500 people a week are still contracting Covid-19 in New Zealand and three or four people a... Read More

Snowfall warning issued for Desert Road/SH1

MetService has issued a snowfall warning for the Desert Road - State Highway 1. The warning is valid for 15 hours from 7am - 10pm Monday, August 19. "Snow... Read More

Season ends in heartbreak

The Tauranga Boys' College dream of winning the national title in 2024 is over. In a typically rugged tussle, befitting two staunch rugby rivals, it was Rotorua... Read More

Police investigate anti-social road user behaviour

Waikato Police are investigating offending by anti-social road users, and seeking the public's help to identify offenders involved in an incident in Hamilton... Read More

Police appeal for driver to come forward

Police are appealing for the driver of a car who was potentially involved in a collision with a pedestrian in eastern Bay of Plenty overnight to come forward. A... Read More

Keeping safe this whitebaiting season

Whitebaiters are being urged by the Department of Conservation to have fun down at the river, follow the rules, and keep themselves and freshwater habitats safe... Read More

Flat water racing inspiring AIMS athletes

Tauranga paddling hotspots at Wairoa River and Lake McLaren are becoming well-known for nurturing and inspiring New Zealand's top canoe and kayak athletes. On... Read More

Lotto player wins $1 million

A lucky Lotto player from Auckland will be in for a treat after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The winning... Read More

Heavy rain continues across Bay of Plenty

A heavy rain warning across parts of the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne/Tairawhiti regions continues into Sunday through to Monday morning, following overnight storm... Read More

Playcentre Messy Play Week

It's time to enjoy some messy play this week and learn while having fun with playdough, gloop and paint. Playcentre Messy Play Week is a free event for... Read More

Pedestrian struck by car has critical injuries

Update, 8am: A pedestrian has suffered critical injuries after being struck by a car on White Pine Bush Road in eastern Bay of Plenty overnight. "Police... Read More

Brothers cook up a storm for AphasiaNZ

Two men have brought their love of Spanish-style cooking to Tauranga Farmers' Market to raise money for the local branch of AphasiaNZ. Aphasia is a language... Read More