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NZers lose millions to scams each year

This Fraud Awareness Week Police are encouraging the public to always get a second opinion before handing over any money. Reports of fraud offences are continuing... Read More

Vehicle crashes into building in Papamoa

Emergency services are at the scene of a vehicle that has crashed into a building in Papamoa. "Police have been notified of a minor crash where a vehicle... Read More

Female arborist climbs to world competition

A Te Puke woman is climbing her way towards international victory after winning the NZ Women's Arborist Tree Climbing Championship title last weekend in Invercargill. Stephanie... Read More

What's going on with Covid-19?

When 2023 comes to an end, it will have been nearly four years since Covid-19 emerged. Over that time, almost 2.5 million cases have been reported in New... Read More

Heavy rain for Coromandel and BOP

MetService has issued a Severe Weather Watch for the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel Peninsula regions. Heavy rain is expected overnight for both the Coromandel... Read More

Tour the world inside Western Bay Museum!

Western Bay Museum's latest exhibition ‘Treasures of Cultures' is like a large mirror reflecting the melting pot of people and families - their cultures,... Read More

Student set to soar with life-changing scholarship

A Tauranga Boys' College student with a passion for Computer Science has been awarded a life-changing scholarship to attend University. Every year, the... Read More

Toi Ohomai recognised at Defence Force Awards

Toi Ohomai/Te Pūkenga has been recognised for its commitment to kaimahi at the annual Minister of Defence Force's 2023 Tohu Awards. Run by the Defence Employer... Read More

Biosecurity boost ahead of busy summer

Biosecurity New Zealand welcomes 23 new quarantine officers and four new detector dog handlers this month, bolstering the country's frontline protection against... Read More

Road work update for BOP and Waikato

While the sun continues to shine, road workers across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty have been able to make significant progress across a number of worksites.... Read More

What's on: Waihi A&P Show, sailing, art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. MetService is forecasting a mostly cloudy day with periods of rain. Northerlies will be developing in the morning.. It's... Read More

Call goes out for women's MX riders

Representing your country against Australia is a sporting opportunity not to be missed and it is granted only to special Kiwi athletes. When the big annual... Read More