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NZDF recognises extra-yard efforts of soldier

A New Zealand Army soldier who helped train a cohort of recruits to the stage where they were themselves able to train Ukrainians in the United Kingdom has been... Read More

Learner driver feels 'terrible' for airborne crash

A 13-year-old boy spent a month in hospital after a speeding car he was a passenger in became airborne and flew over a roundabout before crashing to the... Read More

Fears flood work will ‘destroy livelihood’

Three of Whakatāne's high-end businesses fear months of flood protection works starting early next year could shut their doors forever. Owners of spa... Read More

Ten properties evacuated due to Te Puna fire

6.45pm: Fire and Emergency continues to respond to a vegetation fire in the area of Snodgrass Road near Te Puna, Bay of Plenty. "Multiple shelterbelts... Read More

What is New Zealand’s best gourmet pie?

A mouth-watering passion project from photographer Derek Morrison lifts the lid on some of Aotearoa's most luxurious pastries. It all started around a... Read More

One seriously injured in Oropi Road crash

Update, 6pm: One person has been seriously injured, following a two-vehicle crash on Oropi Road. Police said the road which was blocked is now clear. The... Read More

Boy, 8, killed in alleged homicide in Whakatane

A young boy killed in suspicious circumstances in the Eastern Bay of Plenty last week can now be named. The death of Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa, 8, on Friday... Read More

Fire contained in Pāpāmoa

A fire investigator has been requested to attend the scene of a fire at Pāpāmoa Plaza. Fire Emergency NZ northern communications shift manager Lauren Sika... Read More

Kinleith Mill propose halt to paper production

New Zealand's largest paper mill is proposing a halt to production in June 2025, affecting 230 jobs. The proposal was presented to staff at Kinleith Mill... Read More

Why a gang member handed in his patch

After Tamatoa Tanga was caught selling ecstasy, the fear of going to jail convinced the 25-year-old to hand in his Filthy Few gang patch so he could live... Read More

Dracula’s brings acrobatic comedy tour to NZ

Iconic Gold Coast cabaret Dracula's is touring New Zealand in 2025 with its new show Sanctuary - and it's visiting Rotorua. Sanctuary, a new production,... Read More

Three debutants in first Black Ferns Sevens squad

The Black Ferns Sevens will feature three new faces, including one from Bay of Plenty, and one impending milestone as they head away for their first two tournaments... Read More