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Tauranga cycle lane safety questioned

Fortunes are continually being spent on cycle lanes, so why do they remain dangerous and put cyclists' lives at risk? Bevan Wait cycles into work most... Read More

Why there seems to be fewer cicadas this summer

Where have all the cicadas gone? That's the question bugging some RNZ listeners, who say instead of New Zealand's iconic summer chorus, all they've... Read More

KiwiSaver financial hardship withdrawals rise

A record number of people are making withdrawals from their KiwiSaver funds due to financial difficulties. Of the 6400 withdrawals made throughout December,... Read More

Car on fire following two vehicle crash

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a vehicle crash and car fire at Little Waihi, near Maketu. Police received a report of a two vehicle crash... Read More

Inflation slows to lowest rate in two years

Inflation has slowed to its lowest level in more than two years, but domestic price pressures remain stubborn and will slow any move to cut interest rates. Stats... Read More

Pet dog recovered after "devastating" dog attack

Warning this story contains graphic images and content. A border collie's 'horrific injuries” have healed six weeks after her throat was 'ripped... Read More

Two vehicle collision on SH2, Pāpāmoa

Emergency services are attending the scene of a crash on State Highway 2 near Pāpāmoa. Police say the collision which has involved two vehicles was reported... Read More

Serious crash on SH5 between Rotorua and Putaruru

Police are responding to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 5, at Ngatira, between Putaruru and Rotorua. Police say the crash near Barker Road, Ngatira... Read More

Thundercats are go in Taupō

'Boats are back baby!” This is the message from and excited and "stoked" Taupō District Mayor David Trewavas. ''It's fantastic to see these boats... Read More

Katikati MenzShed benefits local men

To onlookers, it is a simple shed. To local men of Katikati, it is a common space to gather with others with similar interests to create, build, learn, meet... Read More

Insurer identifies clear favourite for car thieves

The Toyota Aqua is once again holding the unwanted title of New Zealand's most stolen car. Insurer AMI received nearly 17,000 claims for stolen cars last... Read More

Methanol injected action at Baypark

The focus shifts back to the fastest class of speedway racing for the second of Baypark Speedway's big $5000-to-win summer events this weekend. A 31-strong... Read More