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Mum misses fatal tanker crash by moments

Pulling over for a moment may have saved a Rotorua mum's life after she just missed a fatal fuel tanker crash this morning. One person died after the tanker... Read More

Tauranga Arts Festival promises diverse events

Chelsea Winter, Tami Neilson, Te Radar, a circus troupe and the star of the Tinā movie (Anapela Polata'ivao) are amongst those set to delight at this year's... Read More

NZ's secondhand market worth $5.5b

New Zealanders are buying and selling everything from cabins and wedding bands to nappy cakes and cars on Facebook Marketplace, as well as online auction site... Read More

Kiwis conquer Yukon 1000 in epic kayak victory

An Eastern Bay man's personal bucket list has taken a big hit with the Yukon 1000 — a 1000-mile (1600-kilometre) kayak race — now officially crossed... Read More

Couple dispute bin warning under council's system

A Whakatāne couple were slapped with a 'first strike” sticker on their greenwaste bin despite being meticulous about following the rules. Due to rising... Read More

Woman charged with murder after fatal BoP assault

A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in the eastern Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to a property on State... Read More

Katikati’s first auto electrician retires

'Katikati will definitely miss him when he's gone. They just don't realise it yet,” said one customer. 'He's done so much for the town.” 'The... Read More

How the weekend's weather shift will impact NZ

A mix of weather for the rest of the working week is being forecast, with showers for some but also plenty of sunny skies. However, a switch back to active... Read More

One dead as petrol tanker rolls on SH5

One person has died after a petrol tanker rolled south of Rotorua this morning. State Highway 5 remains closed with diversions in place, police said. Emergency... Read More

Tauranga’s navy pilot swaps jets for classics

After 30 years in the French Navy and more than 10,000 flying hours, retired Commander Yann ‘Fluo' Lehe has traded supersonic jets for a quieter life in... Read More

Rusty handrails spark bridge safety fears

A Whakatāne bridge's handrails look so rusty that they could collapse if someone falls against them, cyclists who regularly ride the route say. Bolts are... Read More

Sanctuary relocates kiwi amid conservation efforts

Relocating kiwi around the North Island takes a lot of time and manpower. Since 2023, Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, in conjunction with Save the Kiwi,... Read More