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Dash cam: Kaimai overtaking prompts investigation

A Matamata company is investigating after 'shocking” dashcam footage of one of its trucks overtaking on the wrong side of the road was posted online. It... Read More

Surge in demand for rescue helicopter

The public are being asked to help support the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter as the rescue crew find themselves responding to a surge in life-saving missions at... Read More

Mums bid to overturn paid parental leave decision

A woman who had her paid parental leave application turned down because she worked 296 hours - but not 10 hours a week over at least 26 weeks - in the year before... Read More

Top baby names for 2024 announced

Noah has been revealed as the most popular baby name for boys born in New Zealand in 2024, coming in top for the second year in a row. Meanwhile, Isla has... Read More

Counting the cost of employees who steal

It was a finance manager's query of why an account had gone into credit that led to the discovery of a near $30,000 theft by one of his employees. Office... Read More

Revamped Tauranga waterfront: What people think

Tauranga's revamped waterfront - including a $5 million playground intended as a 'drawcard” for the city centre - has received a big thumbs up from... Read More

Shooting victim's mother thanks friends and family

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'No excuse': Driver's illegal crash-scene shortcut

A man drove his car transporter and trailer through cordons and the site of a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Waikato, forcing one police officer to... Read More

Runner completes ten Great Walks in ten days

For most people one Great Walk is achievement enough, but runner Romain Groleau had bigger plans. Starting his journey on December 28, Groleau ran all 10... Read More

Residents weigh in on kerbside collection changes

"Only time will tell" if Rotorua's introduction of separate food and organic rubbish collection bins will work, one resident says. Rotorua Lakes Council... Read More

SH1 at Piarere reopens after serious crash

A section of State Highway 1 at Piarere has reopened following a serious crash. Emergency services were alerted to the crash about 5.30am. In a statement... Read More

Tauranga family’s unique escape into remote bush

A Tauranga family made an epic escape from the bustling city over the New Year period. Right after Christmas, the Fairbairns made their way to Taupō, where... Read More