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Rescue helicopter at Whitianga

A Westpac Rescue Helicopter and crew will be based at the Whitianga Airfield for the summer holiday period. New chairman of the Coromandel Rescue Helicopter... Read More

Rotoiti top fishing lake - new study shows

Lake Rotoiti is the most popular Fish & Game managed freshwater fishing lake in the country, according to new Fish & Game research. The 2021-2022 National... Read More

Concerns grow for missing man

Police are appealing for any information to help them located Jesse Johnson. The 32-year-old was reported missing by concerned family on Sunday, December... Read More

Baycourt's busiest year on record

As the final curtain falls on 2023, Baycourt Community & Arts Centre bids a heartfelt ‘haere rā' to another extraordinary year of outstanding performances... Read More

New toxic algae signage at Rotorua lakes

The temperature outside is increasing and so is the likelihood of algal blooms in local lakes. That's why Rotorua Lakes Council, in partnership... Read More

Roll through summer at Western Bay’s skateparks

Calling the young and the not-so-young - the Western Bay has a skatepark for you. With five skateparks and a skate pathway to choose from, you and your whānau... Read More

Honda family finishes 1-2 in three round series

Whakatane's Mitch Rees can tick off the first three jobs on his ‘to do' list, the national No.1 collecting his first major silverware of the 2023-24 motorcycle... Read More

Safely prepare barbecue morsels this summer

We all love a good barbecue - especially on summer's afternoon or evening. But no-one wants a belly-ful of food-borne illness thanks to food not cooked properly. As... Read More

Highway open after caravan crash

UPDATE: Three people have been injured following a crash on State Highway 2, south of Katikati. SH2, near the intersection of Thompson's Track, in Aongatete... Read More

Kiwi camping is must-do for all!

Thanks to all of the amazing places to visit and the different spots where people can set up a tent and enjoy the magic of nature, New Zealand is one of the... Read More

There’s no shame in asking for help

We're at the time of the year when things can become particularly financially tough. Holidays are is not cheap, accommodating family is not cheap, and paying... Read More

A dynamic weather farewell to 2023

As the curtain draws on the year, a week of dynamic weather is being forecast, with a mix of wet and warm conditions, and thunderstorms thrown in there as well.... Read More