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Waihi teen livin’ the local government dream

Waihi 17-year-old Joshua Mason never wanted to be a fireman or astronaut when he grew up. Instead, he always dreamed of being a politician. It's a career choice... Read More

Missing man’s body found

Police have recovered the body of missing Carterton man Finn Yeats. The 20-year-old was reported missing from his home on January 15, says police. 'His... Read More

Tauranga kitesurfer’s death a freak accident

A Tauranga kitesurfer is expressing his condolences to the Gemming family following the tragic death of Logan Gemming. Logan was killed in a freak accident... Read More

A bit of fun with Tauranga crossings

If you are driving in the CBD and think that your eyes are playing tricks on you, don't worry they aren't, it's just the new 3D pedestrian crossings that are... Read More

$11m boost for low emission transport

Low emission transport will receive a record boost totalling more than $11 million, Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods announced today. 'Today I'm announcing... Read More

Waitomo fires up petrol price competition in BOP

Building on its national expansion plans, Hamilton-based fuel supplier Waitomo Group has today opened its first fuel stop in Rotorua. Conveniently located on... Read More

Car crashes into house in BOP

A car has crashed into a house after colliding with a truck in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to the crash on Sala Street in Rotorua just before... Read More

Not your typical week of summer weather

This week will feel like summer in the North Island but may feel more like Spring/Autumn in the South Island, as two storms in the Southern Ocean churn by disrupting... Read More

Voting closing soon on Fish out of Water designs

If you haven't yet found all thirteen decorated trout on the Fish out of Water Art Trail, you need to get in quick to vote for your favourite fish. The trail... Read More

Zulu warriors, Monte Carlo and the weather

In today's weather forecast we are expecting a fine day with southwest breezes. It's a one-clothing layer day today with a high of 27 and an overnight low of... Read More

Mission to find grandmother’s dog before she wakes

Faye Emery has been in a coma since a car crash last Friday, when her pet chihuahua Bubbles was thrown from the vehicle and went missing. Her grandson, Aaron... Read More

Katikati teenager makes contact with family

A Katikati teenager reported missing after not being heard from since Wednesday, has been located. Sky Taylor-Eynon was found in Dargaville overnight, reports... Read More