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Cold air brings risk of snow and thunderstorms

Southerly outbreaks have kept snow seekers in the far south happy over the past several days and MetService is forecasting more snow to kick off this week as... Read More

Changes made after failed diagnosis leads to death

A woman who was rushed to hospital after she collapsed with chest pain and shortness of breath was sent home with a prescription for indigestion after... Read More

Heavy snowfall warning for SH5

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is urging drivers travelling on State Highway 5 Napier-Taupō Road to be extra cautious on Tuesday with heavy snow warnings in... Read More

Urgent culvert repair closes SH36 overnight

Motorists are advised that State Highway 36 through the Mangorewa Gorge between Pyes Pa and Hamurana will be closed overnight for urgent repair work to be undertaken. The... Read More

Govt eliminates $190m in trade barriers

The Government has successfully removed trade barriers affecting nearly $190 million worth of exports to help grow the economy, Minister for Trade and Agriculture... Read More

Council reviewing dangerous buildings policy

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council is seeking community feedback on the proposed Dangerous, Affected, and Insanitary Buildings Policy. This policy... Read More

Two injured following Tauranga Airport plane crash

7.15pm update: Two people have been taken to Tauranga Hospital with minor injuries after a light aircraft crashed in Tauranga. 'We received a call at 4.50pm... Read More

NZ’s busiest CAB determined to keep doors open

The country's busiest Citizens Advice Bureau faces a 'frightening” time as it seeks to fill a funding shortfall of $35,000. Rotorua branch manager Jane... Read More

Rotorua woman killed in SH5 crash

The woman killed in a crash on State Highway 5 between Rotorua and Tirau last week was Lynette Helen Ambler, nee Gibson, from Rotorua. Police said in a statement... Read More

National prostate cancer screening off the table

The Prostate Cancer Foundation has accepted the view of an influential committee that a national screening programme is premature, but is encouraging it to support... Read More

Climate Action Festival focuses on the future

The Climate Action Festival has returned for its second year and is all about celebration, inspiration, and collaboration. The festival is running this week... Read More

One in five Kiwis suffer from respiratory illness

The number of New Zealanders suffering from respiratory disease is far worse than previously thought, with around one million Kiwis affected, a new report shows. The... Read More