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Truck rolls on SH29

Packing goods were strewn all over the road when a truck and trailer unit rolled near the Kaimai Range summit. Emergency services were called to the crash at... Read More

When the scissors fell silent

It didn't make sense. But it did make sense. As a recessive gene claimed more and more of my hair, the longer I would spend in Werner Gamma's barber chair. The... Read More

Chadwick eyes third term

The mayoral race has begun in Rotorua with Steve Chadwick confirming she will stand for a third term in this year's local body elections. If successful, this... Read More

One killed in Reporoa crash

One person is dead following a crash near Rotorua. Emergency services were called to the crash at 4.05pm on Sunday. The crash happened crash north of Broadlands... Read More

Enjoy all sorts of avocado fun!

Katikati recently claimed the title of being New Zealand's avocado capital - and this year's Avocado Expo at the Katikati A&P Show aims to showcase and celebrate... Read More

A fun day out set in grandad’s era

Old engines - think vintage cars, motorbikes and farm machinery - will join Clydesdale horses in a day showcasing the way grandad did things in Kawerau this month. The... Read More

Baby names that didn’t make the cut

The Royals enjoyed renewed popularity last year, and not just for their weddings. The Department of Internal Affairs annual list of rejected names shows the name... Read More

Stereotypical kiwi weather

Aotearoa has entered 2019 with a week of stereotypical kiwi weather. 'To borrow an overused but dependable saying, we've had a week that's generally been wet... Read More

Hatching a plan to rescue chickens at school

Going to school usually doesn't involve rescuing, raising and showing rehab chickens - but it does at Kaharoa School near Rotorua. The school has even introduced... Read More

Puzzling sign in Papamoa

According to the sign, it all started with one girl in West Auckland. Now it's created something of a puzzle in Papamoa. The professionally produced sign... Read More

Injured Tauranga baby boy remains in hospital

A three-week-old baby boy critically injured in Welcome Bay remains in Auckland's Starship Hospital, as police continue to investigate how the child was injured. In... Read More

Te Puke Highway closure reminder

People who travel through the Western Bay via Te Puke are being reminded of a month-long closure planned for January. Te Puke Highway will be closed for one month... Read More