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Tips for partying safely these holidays

Summer holidays and parties are a perfect combination at this time of the year. However, Police want to ensure everyone is and remain safe no matter the occasion. Often... Read More

St John hoping for fewer water-related deaths

St John is reminding people to stay safe in the water this summer, as families head to beaches, swimming holes, rivers and backyard pools. In 2022, Hato Hone... Read More

Expect more traffic on Tauranga roads in January

Coinciding with a predicted long, hot summer, three large scale events are returning to the Bay of Plenty next month. It's a busy time of year, says NZ... Read More

Severe weather watch issued for heavy rain

Heavy rain is being forecast for the west and north of the South Island and parts of the North Island until Saturday morning. The Metservice has issued a... Read More

Mount fatal crash victim named

Police can confirm the name of a man who died following a fatal crash on Hewletts Road on December 27. He was 27-year-old Brayden Tawa of Papamoa. "Police... Read More

Rainbow at the end of 2023

Police has achieved some significant goals this year towards helping our Rainbow communities feel safer and making New Zealand the safest country. Police's... Read More

Think twice before taking a payment holiday

Now that we are in the "holiday season", people may be tempted to take a ‘payment holiday' on loans to help ease financial pressure. However, Financial... Read More

Tairua is bustling after SH25A reopening

A week on from the Coromandel Peninsula's State Highway 25A reopening, business is booming in Tairua. After slips washed away parts of SH25A earlier this... Read More

The unwritten road rules of NZ

Kiwis love to drive, but there are a few road rules you won't find in the official New Zealand road code. Most New Zealand motorists know these rules, the... Read More

Swimmers found safe after overdue outing

A day out on Lake Rotorua turned into a nerve-wracking situation when four people didn't return as expected. They were last seen swimming, possibly headed... Read More

Dec 31: Looks spring-like

It will be colder in the lower South Island and hottest in the eastern North Island for New Year's Eve, says WeatherWatch.co.nz. A cold front will move... Read More

Drug testers uncover dangerous stimulant

Testing clinics have discovered a dangerous drug being sold as MDMA in the Christchurch region, drug harm prevention agencies say. Know Your Stuff deputy... Read More