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Four face court over dishonesty offending

Cambridge Police, with the help of their Bay of Plenty colleagues, have apprehended four alleged prolific dishonesty offenders. Two of the alleged offenders,... Read More

Meth lab allegedly found in dense Tauranga bush

A meth lab tucked away in dense bush, covered in camouflage netting, and containing a key piece of equipment so large it was removed by helicopter. Around... Read More

Coaching coup as world champ joins Omanu

The incredible sporting career of Danielle Richards is set to break new ground, with the champion surf lifesaver about to embark on her first official coaching... Read More

Volcanic unrest continues at Whakaari/White Island

Volcanic unrest continues at Whakaari/White Island, says Duty Volcanologist Paul Jarvis, in the latest volcanic activity bulletin published by GeoNet. As... Read More

Horticulture New Zealand levy referendum

Growers are being asked to have their say in the upcoming levy referendum to enable Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) to continue its work for the sector. A... Read More

Residents rally against SH2 median barrier plans

SH2 side road residents are awaiting a decision by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi on whether median barriers will be placed on a stretch of the state highway... Read More

Power outage: Tangled wires, cows suspected cause

Cattle and tangled wires are suspected to be behind a large power outage in Tauranga this week, Powerco says. Field crews restored power to 1074 customers... Read More

Shopper stunned by alleged porn noises at Kmart

Two shoppers claim they were 'stunned” to hear 'porn-like soft moaning” playing through speakers at a large retail store in Tauranga. Marie Waring... Read More

Magnitude 5.1 quake hits near Rotorua overnight

A magnitude 5.1 magnitude earthquake has struck 10 kilometres west of Rotorua this morning. It occurred at 2.19am. It was classified as weak because it... Read More

NZ's most stolen car drives higher insurance costs

Some Kiwis are paying nearly $3000 a year to insure their Toyota Aqua cars, with one insurer denying cover unless the vehicle has an immobiliser. The high... Read More

Part-time workers could get less sick leave

Part-time workers could end up with less sick leave in an update of the Holidays Act announced by the Workplace Relations Minister. The draft legislation... Read More

Alleged shoplifter’s plans fail to take flight

Auckland Airport Police firmly have their boots on the ground, disrupting retail offending across the wider airport precinct. Late last week, constables stopped... Read More