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An environmental restoration for the long-term

Whakamarama residents Brian Rickey and Mel Pendergast have always enjoyed the country. After spending the Covid-19 lockdown in town, they were more than ready... Read More

Motocross rider shines in wet conditions

Cameron 'Camo” Keegan raced his way to another commanding victory at the 2024 New Zealand ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) Motocross Nationals on the outskirts... Read More

Record number of Kiwi’s learn CPR in Shocktober

More than 35,000 more Kiwis now have the life-saving skills to help someone suffering from a cardiac arrest thanks to Hato Hone St John's record breaking Shocktober... Read More

Te Puke police gain four new constables

Te Puke's police station has welcomed lots of new blood recently. Four new constables have started at the station in recent weeks and Te Puke Police Sergeant... Read More

Former rugby star sentenced for on-selling guns

Former rugby star Matua Parkinson has had 'a huge fall from grace”, a judge said as he sentenced him to nine months home detention for on-selling... Read More

Safety advice for parents this Halloween

To ensure everyone has a spooktacular Halloween, police are encouraging caregivers to ensure their little pirates, superheroes, witches, and fairies, are well... Read More

An ancient drink made in modern times

The word mead conjures up the scene of a drunken friar rolling on the floor of Sherwood Forest or a group of raucous medieval knights clanking metal tankards. It's... Read More

Community rugby continues to grow  

Another positive year of community rugby saw a six per cent increase in registrations across the board, with 155,568 players taking the field this season. The... Read More

Calls for freedom camping clampdown

A Rotorua holiday park manager wants the council to clamp down on freedom camping rules, saying users do not support local business. Users of one site... Read More

Double glory for teenage racer

Labour Weekend's big annual MX Fest in Taupo is a must-see and must-do event for anyone with a passion for Kiwi motocross and Karaka's Hayden Draper certainly... Read More

Eruption: Conviction has 'concerning implications'

The lawyer for the company convicted over the Whakaari/White Island eruption says it has "recast" the legislative direction on who is responsible for health... Read More

A short week packed with plenty of weather

MetService is forecasting wet days ahead, particularly about the western regions of New Zealand, as prevailing westerly winds bring rain from both the north... Read More