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SH2, near Ōpōtiki closed due to fallen tree

State Highway 2 between Awakeri and Ōpōtiki is clocked due to a large tree that has fallen across the road. NZTA Waka Kotahi are reporting that SH2 at Waiotahe,... Read More

BOP Versatile Williams Cup pushes on through rain

Intermittent showers throughout the Bay of Plenty on Saturday meant that just two Versatile Williams Cup games produced results, albeit by way of the Duckworth... Read More

All about bromeliads!

A formerly rare and still rather exotic plant, the humble bromeliad has exploded in popularity in the past few years. For those yet to encounter these lovely... Read More

Governor-General's Waitangi Day Address

New Zealand Governor-General Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro and Dr Davies joined the thousands in attendance at Te Whare Rūnanga for the Waitangi Day Dawn Service. Attendees... Read More

Building boost for Bay Oval during test

Big crowds, balmy sunshine - and soon Tauranga cricket fans will have world-class cricket facilities to match their world-class ground. As thousands of cricket... Read More

Biofouling fight protecting NZ marine

Cruise ships visiting New Zealand this summer are doing a good job of meeting our strong biofouling standards and protecting our unique marine environment,... Read More

Rotorua track tough but so are the racers

The 2024 New Zealand Motocross Championships kicked off in the Bay of Plenty on Saturday with the racing almost as wild as the weather. Strong winds and rain... Read More

Stay cool during holiday peak traffic

Higher traffic volumes are expected around the region today with people taking advantage of a long weekend with Waitangi Day. 'While the weather may be... Read More

Black Caps dominant, Ravindra scores double ton

The Black Caps are in firm control of the first test against South Africa in Mount Maunganui. After posting 511 in their first innings, New Zealand have the... Read More

Cheeses recalled due to possible E. Coli

New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Waimata Cheese Company Limited in its recall of a specific batch of its Camembert and Brie cheeses due to the possible... Read More

Fine dry weather ahead

MetService is forecasting fine and dry weather for New Zealand for most of the remainder of the week due to a large area of high pressure sitting over the North... Read More

Doctor breaches health code with Botox treatment

A doctor has breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights for directing an unqualified employee to administer Botox to a woman who then... Read More