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Police seeking Mangakino driving witness

Police need to urgently speak with a caller who made a driving complaint before a fatal crash near Mangakino last week. "The female caller was following a... Read More

New documentary series explores Battle of Gate Pā

A new documentary series, Te Manawataki o Te Papa - Restoring Our City's Beating Heart, is being launched on the anniversary of one of the most significant... Read More

Police search for man missing since Anzac Day

Police are appealing for help finding missing man Jarrod Kingi. Sergeant Will Hamilton said the 44-year-old was last seen about 11.15pm on April 25, when... Read More

Vigilante case: Tauranga man admits assault

A Tauranga man has admitted his role in a series of assaults and posting videos of them online. Patrick Paul Moloney, 19, initially pleaded not guilty to... Read More

Trust to open new community facility in Pāpāmoa

A new 'community base” is set to open in Pāpāmoa, marking a 'huge step forward” for the Summerhill Charitable Trust. Summerhill is a working... Read More

Matariki drone show to return to Rotorua

A Matariki drone show that attracted tens of thousands of people to Rotorua lakefront last year is set to return in 2025. Aronui Arts Festival is preparing... Read More

Chopper Appeal bringing lifesaving sounds to homes

The lifesaving sound of a rescue helicopter's chopper blades will be used to encourage New Zealanders to give generously this Chopper Appeal Month. Last year,... Read More

Motorists back 100km/h speed limit on SH30

State Highway 30 between Whakatāne and Rotorua will return to a 100km/h speed limit by July, finalising a long and frustrating process for users of the... Read More

Bumper persimmon crop hits shelves as demand grows

A growing appetite for one of New Zealand's rarest and most unusual fruits can now be satisfied as growers are busy harvesting a bumper crop of persimmons. Persimmon... Read More

Overturned truck on SH2, highway now clear

UPDATE: State Highway 2 at Pikowai is now clear following a truck crash. Emergency services were called about 6.30am to SH2 at West, Pikowai after a truck... Read More

Community rallies for injured Mount rugby player

A promising young club rugby player is in hospital after being seriously injured in a head clash during an Anzac Day match. The Mount Maunganui Rugby... Read More

Surf rescue numbers trend downwards

A concerted focus on preventative action this summer saw Surf Life Saving New Zealand conduct 577 rescues over the summer patrol season The patrol season... Read More