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SH30A closed following crash

Police are responding to a two vehicle crash on the intersection of Amohau Street and Tutanekai Street, Rotorua. The crash was reported around 10.20am. "The... Read More

Community safety hub up and running

Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has officially opened the Rotorua Inner City Community Safety Hub. Together with Police and other community safety partners,... Read More

Hidden devices record arson murder suspect

When Lynne Martin watched a Cold Case TV show about the death of her father, she knew she was the prime suspect. What she didn't know, was that her house... Read More

Rural community: 24/7 healthcare to be rolled out

Rural communities around New Zealand will soon have access to overnight GP appointments as Te Whatu Ora rolls a new telehealth primary care service. Ka Ora... Read More

Teenager celebrates first national title win

It was probably just a matter of time before Sam Parker broke through to win his first national title and it finally all happened, a long way from home, at the... Read More

Excitement builds for Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge

People are being invited to you to enjoy everything on offer in the Central Plateau and join the 45th edition of the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge. Excitement... Read More

Seaweed and bacon pie makes waves

An East Coast baker famous for pāua pies has created a new delicacy - bringing her business back from the edge. Rachael Thomas, who owns Te Puia Springs... Read More

No phones at school to improve student achievement

Should cell phones be banned at schools? This is a question causing controversies at the schools around the Bay of Plenty these days. Some of them in Tauranga... Read More

Anger at Tauranga's congestion charge plan

'Money grabbing,” 'we might as well hand over our whole pay cheque”, 'disgusting”. Comments by locals to Stuff sum up the collective anger... Read More

Community at heart of hate response

Police are two years into a four-year programme of work to reduce the harm caused by hate-motivated offences in Aotearoa New Zealand. Led by Deputy Commissioner... Read More

Researchers awarded $6.1m to predict grape growth

Forecasting grape yield is tough and errors can be costly, so University of Canterbury researchers have been awarded $6.1 million to blend viticulture with robotics,... Read More

Economists predict drop in retail spending

Third quarter retail trade figures are expected to reflect a difficult period for consumers, retailers and the economy. Stats NZ is expected to release the... Read More