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Tree-felling survivor begins 250km walk

Six months ago, Trevor Moore was in a coma and couldn't walk - now, he's almost 100km into his hīkoi/walk to give something back to his rescuers. Trevor,... Read More

SH2 Napier to Wairoa open for three hours

State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa will open at 5pm today, for a three hour period, and will close overnight at 8pm. Geotechnicians have this afternoon... Read More

New shared e-scooter operations in Tauranga

A new brand of e-scooters is hitting the streets of Tauranga from today. Up to 400 Beam purple e-scooters will be introduced to the city, accessible via downloading... Read More

Protests across NI as Parliament restarts

Protest will mark the start of a new term in Parliament, with Te Pāti Māori asking iwi to unite for a National Māori Action Day as MPs arrive in Wellington. Demonstrations... Read More

Workplace death in Tauranga

One person has died following a workplace death in Tauranga. In a statement released this afternoon, police say one person died after an "incident on Upper... Read More

Tauranga racer secures second title

Tauranga's Sam Waddell is celebrating after racing to his second North Island Super Saloon Car title at Baypark Speedway on Saturday night. It was a clean... Read More

Bike racers handle tough conditions

It was a thrill-a-minute at the opening round of the 2023 New Zealand Superbike Championships at the weekend. Taupo's International Motorsport Park hosted... Read More

Police continue to respond to threat emails

Police are continuing to respond to multiple 'concerning” emails throughout New Zealand, police have confirmed. "While many of the emails were opened... Read More

Where manual labour helps mental health…

The organisers of Katikati's MenzShed are hoping their new premises will attract locals back and see that the benefits extend well beyond the wooden projects. The... Read More

Vehicle crash near Tauranga Harbour Bridge

Update, 12.12pm: Emergency services are responding to the scene of a crash near Tauranga Harbour Bridge. "Police are responding to reports of a single-vehicle... Read More

Crumbling teeth or having a home?

Fix crumbling teeth or keep their home? A retired couple say they are weighing up their choices in the face of a potential $48,000 council bill. Local Democracy... Read More

FMBA Slopestyle World Championship now allow women

Freeride mountain biking will enter a new era in 2024 as women prepare to compete in the first ever Women's Crankworx FMBA Slopestyle World Championship in Rotorua.... Read More