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New route planned for Cathedral Cove access

Planning is under way to get Hahei Beach Walk rerouted and open in time for next summer. The track, which links Hahei to the Mautohe Cathedral Cove Track,... Read More

Jessica Cameron’s journey to shepherd

Nineteen-year-old Jessica Cameron completed her two year Growing Future Farmers (GFF) student placement course in November 2024 and secured her first farming... Read More

Iconic women headline Tauranga speaker event

Fresh off just missing out on a Bafta, Kiwi actor Robyn Malcolm will speak in Tauranga next month. She will be among four powerhouse women from a range of... Read More

Tramper’s death prompts warning on solo hikes

NZ Mountain Safety Council is warning people of the increased risks when tramping alone, following the tragic death in 2023 of a tramper in the Wairarapa. MSC... Read More

Hotly debated issues focus of locals' feedback

Ninety-nine Rotorua ratepayers are set to address the council on decisions including sewerage scheme funding and the night market's future. Rotorua Lakes... Read More

Te Puke shed fire deemed ‘suspicious'

Emergency services were called to a shed fire in Te Puke overnight. A police spokeswoman said they were notified of a fire on Manoeka Rd about 11.05pm. 'Initial... Read More

Farming brought to life in Minecraft

New Zealand science and agricultural students are about to step into history - and the future - through the power of a globally popular computer game. A new... Read More

One person seriously injured in Katikati fight

Police are making inquiries after a person was seriously injured in a fight in Katikati overnight, with the alleged offenders fleeing the scene in a vehicle. A... Read More

Woman injured in carpark by suspected Taser

Police are hunting a woman who fired a probe from a black object, potentially a Taser, injuring another woman in a Rotorua carpark. Rotorua Police acting... Read More

Skyline Luge hits 100 million rides

Grant Hensman can still remember his first ride. The director of the New Zealand adventure company Skyline Enterprises recalled riding down on the go-kart-like... Read More

Bridge replacement delayed despite tyre damage

A century-old bridge south of Whakatāne has been dropped as an urgent replacement project - despite having a road surface so bad it is accused of chewing up... Read More

School in path of new highway faces relocation

A century-old Tauranga school sitting in the path of a future highway is open and welcoming new students, as it awaits decisions about when it can relocate. Tauriko... Read More