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Fatal cliff fall involved ‘young people’

A fatal cliff fall at Hāhei Beach in Thames-Coromandel involved two young people, police have confirmed. Emergency services responded to the scene around... Read More

Crews continue fighting Coromandel fire

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews continued work on the Black Jack Road vegetation fire on the Coromandel peninsula today with three helicopters and four... Read More

Was 2024 weather as extreme as it seemed?

Was 2024 warmer than 2023? Which places in New Zealand had the most sunshine hours for 2024? Niwa climate scientists said 2024 was New Zealand's 10th-warmest... Read More

Two Tauranga players win Lotto Second Division

Two lucky Tauranga players will be celebrating after each winning $15,716 with Lotto Second Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The winning tickets... Read More

Study offers hope for osteoporosis prevention

A new study reveals that a single zoledronate infusion every five to 10 years can significantly reduce fracture risks in women aged 50 to 60. Published in... Read More

Donations to Salvation Army foodbank break record

An 'overwhelming” response to the 2024 Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal for the Salvation Army foodbank has smashed the donation record, with more... Read More

Ambitious plans for Waikato and BOP roads

The new year has kicked off with several active worksites throughout the Bay of Plenty region. With good weather forecast for the next few weeks it's perfect... Read More

Battle of the O'Donnell brothers

Robbie O'Donnell is set to square off with younger brother Will for the first time in the Super Smash as the Northern Brave (Men) host the Auckland Aces at Seddon... Read More

Bay of Plenty leads property listing slump

The Bay of Plenty recorded its lowest-ever December property listings in 2024, leading a nationwide slump that saw new listings hit their lowest level in 17... Read More

LA fire crews face 'hard task,' NZ firefighter

A New Zealand firefighter, who spent several weeks battling one of the deadliest wildfires ever seen in California, says crews in Los Angeles are right now facing... Read More

One dead after fatal fall from Coromandel cliff

One person has died following a rescue from a cliff at Hahei Beach, in the Coromandel peninsula on Saturday night. "Emergency services responded around 8.15pm,"... Read More

Melanoma-afflicted Bay of Plenty author dies

A self-published Bay of Plenty author and woodturning enthusiast described as a 'man of many talents” has died following a long battle with cancer. Ronald... Read More