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Climbing death: Woman described as warm and lovely

Friends of the woman who died after a climbing accident say the promising marine biologist was a lovely and warm woman who was passionate about the ocean... Read More

Wintry weather conditions to kick in

July kicks off with windy and wet conditions as MetService forecasts a band of rain to move northwards across New Zealand. The second half of the week holds... Read More

Changes coming for BOP dam owners

Dam owners in the Bay of Plenty are being reminded to prepare for new regulations. Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is updating its existing policy... Read More

Snow and heavy rain warnings

Update, 8.30pm: MetService has issued a road snowfall warning for State Highway 1/Desert Road. "Snow showers may affect the summit of the Desert Road, where... Read More

Rentals: Govt to introduce brightline test

Restoring the brightline test to two years will help increase the supply of residential property putting downward pressure on rent, Revenue Minister Simon Watts... Read More

Regional Infrastructure Fund opens to applications

Councils, iwi, businesses and community organisations with infrastructure projects that support regional priorities are invited to apply for funding from the... Read More

NZ army soldiers tested in tough conditions

More than 300 soldiers from 1st (NZ) Brigade and the Training and Doctrine Group battled biting winds and freezing temperatures across a series of live field... Read More

Extortion attempts prompt police warning

Attempts to exort high school students via online communications is prompting police to issue a warning to parents and guardians of young people. Police are... Read More

Scrub fire on Takitimu Drive

Emergency services are responding to a scrub fire on Takitimu Drive, Tauranga. Police received a report of the fire at 4.22pm. "Police are in attendance... Read More

Avalanche forecasting begins for backcountry users

As snowfall increases across the motu, avalanche forecasting is underway and NZ Mountain Safety Council is encouraging backcountry users to get #AvalancheReady. New... Read More

Competition heats up for young farmer final

The competition is heating up for the New Zealand Young Farmers Tournament National Final, which will take place in Hamilton on Thursday, July 11. Coinciding... Read More

All-women crew to set sail on Hinemoana II

As the Māori New Year Matariki commences, a ceremony marking the launch of the Hinemoana II is taking place today, signifying a groundbreaking voyage for science,... Read More