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Towing caravans safely

My husband and I don't do caravans. We've had two terrible experiences and don't want to tempt fate a third time. But many Kiwis love nothing better... Read More

Woman critically injured after being struck by car

A woman has sustained critical injuries after being struck by a car in Tāneatua this afternoon. The incident on Grace Road was reported to Police at 12.15pm. Police... Read More

Future supply of new Covid-19 vaccines confirmed

A vaccine to combat the newer strains of Covid-19 has been approved and will be available to New Zealanders in time for winter 2024. Medsafe has approved... Read More

Caravan disconnected to vehicle causes gridlock

A caravan has come off the back of a towing vehicle. Police say, the caravan came of at 11:25am on Oropi Gorge Road near Pyes Pa Road. Police say, traffic... Read More

Fatal crash, Whakamaru victim name release

Police can now name the man who died in a crash on Whakamaru Road on 23 December. He was Wenxuan Li, aged 22, an Auckland resident. "Our thoughts are with... Read More

Spike in car insurance premiums

Consumer NZ surveying has found premiums for comprehensive car insurance have increased up to 38 per cent since 2021. Consumer is urging New Zealanders to... Read More

Engineer recognised for exemplary navy service

The marine engineer who oversaw the construction, trials and first operations of the largest vessel to enter the Royal New Zealand Navy - HMNZS Aotearoa - has... Read More

James Scott scores MX2 win

Altherm JCR Yamaha's senior motocross team had a slightly different look at the annual 2023 Honda Summercross event but still managed to finish high up the pecking... Read More

Police satisfied with New Year's Eve behaviour

While the weather may have affected New Year's Eve celebrations around the country, there were still many thousands of people gathered in various locations... Read More

Two vehicle collision causes road block

Waihi Road in Judea, Tauranga is partially blocked due to two vehicle collision. Police recieved reports on the crash at 8:52am. The two vehicle crash... Read More

Unruly on a plane

As the holiday season continues, Air New Zealand is asking customers to embrace the spirit of Christmas and show respect to fellow passengers and their staff... Read More

Obstruction blocking State Highway 29A

There is a blockage on State Highway 29A that Police are trying to remove. There may be slight delays. Police are responding to reports of an obstruction... Read More