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Watch issued for heavy rain

A heavy rain watch is currently in force for the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty. In its latest update, the MetService says "moist northwesterlies are bring... Read More

Police issue reminder on drink driving

Police are reminding motorists not to drink and drive following a disappointing weekend on the roads. Road policing manager, Inspector Tony Wakelin, says... Read More

Courtney Duncan wins fourth world title

She's done it again and, in the end, she did it easily … New Zealand's Courtney Duncan is world champion once more. The 27-year-old Kawasaki rider... Read More

Stolen car used in early morning ram raid

Police are investigating a ram raid at a Thames shopping centre early this morning. The ram raid was reported to Police at 3am, after a car was found abandoned... Read More

International athletes welcomed to AIMS Games

A sense of unity and connection was felt as international athletes were officially welcomed to the Zespri AIMS Games for the first time since Covid-19. Intermediate-aged... Read More

Around 140 parking fines issued a day in Tauranga

Around 140 parking related fines are issued per day in Tauranga - mainly due to 'lack of knowledge” about parking rules, according to Tauranga City Council. The... Read More

Truck crash: Diversions in place

Diversions are in place following a truck crash on State Highway 27. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says a truck has crash just north of Walton Road. "SH27... Read More

One dead after car hits tree

UPDATE 6.35AM: One person is dead following a crash on Tauranga Road. Police confirmed the fatality in a statement this morning. The death follows a crash... Read More

Election 2023: Live updates on September 4

The two biggest political parties spent their weekend kicking off their election campaigns. Labour went first on Saturday, promising free dental for under... Read More

Election 2023: 'More protests, disruptions likely'

More protests are expected to happen along the election campaign trail, the National Party's campaign manager says. Both National and Labour launched... Read More

Prostate cancer trial could bring huge gains

A small investment in an early detection prostate cancer trial may help create massive gains for the New Zealand health system and cancer patients says Prostate... Read More

Two vehicle crash in Pāpāmoa

Police are at the scene of a two vehicle crash on the intersection of Domain Road and Doncaster Drive, Pāpāmoa. A police spokesperson says the crash occurred... Read More