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Feedback sought on proposed driver licence changes

The NZ Transport Agency is calling for submissions on proposed changes to New Zealand's driver licensing system. The proposed changes, outlined in the draft... Read More

Supermoon captured on camera in Western Bay

Bright, large and full of colour is how some people would be inclined to describe last night's supermoon. The moon marked the autumn equinox, which happens every... Read More

Rotorua doctor enters guilty plea over road death

A Rotorua doctor has pleaded guilty to one charge of careless, or inconsiderate driving, causing the death of an 87-year-old motorcycle rider. Blaithin​ Patricia... Read More

Online ballots replace paid union meetings

Primary teachers and principals will now vote in online ballots about whether to accept the Ministry's latest collective agreement offers, following the cancellation... Read More

Epic distances no barrier for surf athletes

Rick Stolwerk has been paddling surf canoes for 40 years but there have been few sweeter moments than winning masters gold with his Waipu Cove crew at the national... Read More

Feedback sees Tauranga bus routes re-instated

Bay of Plenty Regional councillors have voted to accept proposed Tauranga bus route changes after listening to feedback from the community. Councillors and staff... Read More

Doctor urges to ask family about bowel cancer

Bowel cancer was the last thing a 49-year-old Aucklander, Jennifer Butcher, was expecting when she was diagnosed with colon cancer last September. It came as... Read More

Marine pests prompts hull cleaning rule rethink

The Bay of Plenty public are being asked for their views on whether a single set of vessel hull cleaning rules should be developed to help stop the spread of marine... Read More

Papamoa friends amongst the big guns

The dreams of two Papamoa school girls were made a reality on Monday night when they high fived Central Pulse and Northern Stars netball players on to the court... Read More

SH29 under stop/go management

State Highway 29 is under stop/go traffic management following a two truck crash on the Kaimai Range. Emergency services were called to the scene near Hanga... Read More

Coastguard called to help police with naked man

Police called in the Maketu Coastguard to help them with a naked man this afternoon. A man seen running from officers in the estuary sparked the afternoon callout. A... Read More

March equinox and a super moon

It has come that time of year when New Zealand is slowly sliding into the autumn season. The mornings are darker and the temperatures are ever so slightly... Read More