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Lockdowns halved rates of respiratory illnesness

New Zealand's Covid-19 lockdowns almost halved the country's usual number of hospitalisations for acute respiratory infections. National data shows... Read More

Apprentice builder killed by falling framing

The death of a teenager on a Bay of Plenty building site is yet another example of why the construction sector needs to up its game, WorkSafe New Zealand says. Ethan... Read More

Crash on State Highway 29 partially blocking road

Reports are coming in of a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 29. Police say this occured at 4.03. Police say there have been no reported injuries,... Read More

Cameron Rd blocked after two-vehicle collision

Reports are coming in of a two-vehicle collision on Cameron Rd. This incident occured at 4:31 according to Police. Police say there are no reported injuires. The... Read More

The new and improved cervical screening test

HPV is an infection that can cause warts and can cause different types of cancer. Hence why, it is crucial to get checked by having a cervical screening done.... Read More

Antarctic frontier close to vital climate secrets

An international team co-led by GNS Science Te Pū Ao, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and Antarctica New Zealand has successfully drilled... Read More

Minimum wage set for cautious increase

The adult minimum wage rate will increase by two per cent to $23.15 an hour from April 1. 'This Government is committed to striking the right balance between... Read More

Re-established Youth Council appointed

Eleven young locals have been selected to serve our community on the 2024 Rotorua Youth Council. A total of 37 individuals applied and Mayor Tania Tapsell,... Read More

Motocross champs rev up in BOP

The 2024 New Zealand Motocross Championships kick off in the Bay of Plenty this weekend and, with the incredibly close racing action seen recently, all bets... Read More

Frustrations grow over Cathedral Cove track

As the anniversary of the Cathedral Cove walking track closure draws near, Coromandel locals say their frustrations are reaching new heights. Those feelings... Read More

'Rollercoaster' weather expected for weekend

The country is in for a weather "rollercoaster" before temperatures rise into the 30s next week, a meteorologist says. A cold front is approaching and expected... Read More

Fears sewerage scheme could pollute sacred lake

A Rotorua iwi board is protesting the laying of a sewerage pipeline near a sacred lake which they fear is disturbing their tūpuna (ancestors) who are buried... Read More