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Rotorua teen admits impersonating a police officer

A teen who impersonated a police officer while questioning Rotorua Hospital staff is known by police as an 'emergency services chaser”. Joshua Stuart... Read More

Squeeze the most out of citrus fruit this season

Nature is serving up a vitamin-packed feast of citrus, just in time to help boost immunity for the colder months ahead. Juicy, tangy and bursting with vitamin... Read More

Locals take median barriers fight to Parliament

An ongoing battle between Wright Rd residents and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is now playing out on a national stage. Resident Rochelle Zajko spoke... Read More

Stormy start to the week, then a fine finish

Rain, possible thunderstorms and hail, and strong winds sweep across New Zealand today, associated with a series of cold fronts. These fronts will bring... Read More

Rider gives evidence regarding pedestrian deaths

'The questions kept coming over and over ... why?” The 60-year-old motorcycle rider who struck Geoffrey and Karen Boucher in 2022, as they crossed... Read More

Bee-autiful honey harvest in the BoP

A local honey producer says they have seen a strong 2024/2025 season, with the weather on their side and a particularly favourable spring. The local economy... Read More

Sneak peek of new community centre taking shape

Students at Merivale School were excited to be the first to receive an exclusive preview of the ongoing construction of the new Merivale Community Centre. Merivale... Read More

Rescue helicopter undergoing training exercises

Essential training with the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter crew took place on the weekend in the Tauranga harbour, with the helicopter soon to be deployed to the... Read More

Council’s borrowing cap raised to support growth

The Local Government Funding Agency has confirmed a higher borrowing limit for Tauranga City Council. In a statement, Tauranga City Council said this reflected... Read More

One person seriously injured following SH2 crash

State Highway 2 between Waiotahe and Ōpōtiki has reopened around 4.45pm following a serious vehicle crash. "Police attended a single vehicle crash on Waiotahe... Read More

Hunt for clues after money launderer's body found

Almost a year has passed since Ronny Okeke was involved in a physical altercation in suburban Auckland - then never seen alive again. His body was found in... Read More

Hazelnut producers want more opportunities

As the last of this season's hazelnuts fall off the tree, growers from across New Zealand are calling for more research into increasing production to crack... Read More