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Woman dies after Mt Ruapehu climbing accident

One person has died after a climbing incident on Mount Ruapehu on Saturday. About 11am, a group of people were climbing on the eastern side of Mount Ruapehu,... Read More

NZ Under 20s named to face Wales

The New Zealand Under 20s are kicking off their World Rugby Under 20 Championship campaign this weekend against Wales. The campaign opener team has been... Read More

Music flows through Tie family veins

Music is very important to one Tauranga family, as it brings them together. Both parents, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins have musical talent in the Tie... Read More

Wealthy Kiwis sell their treasure to stay afloat

The cost of living crisis is squeezing Kiwis at the top end of town, one of Auckland's leading luxury real estate agents claimed. Michael Boulgaris tells... Read More

Tauranga move to top of Super 8 table

Tauranga Boys' College are now in first equal place on the Super 8 table, alongside defending champions Hamilton Boys' College, after another telling team performance... Read More

AVIS Magic play Stars at Baypark

Home team Waikato BOP AVIS Magic are taking on Northern Stars at 4pm today in round 12 of the 2024 ANZ Premiership. Around 2500 people are expected to attend... Read More

Body located confirmed to be missing man

Following a post-mortem examination, Police can advise the body located in Central Hawke's Bay on Tuesday afternoon is that of 66-year old Earle (Pat) Taka... Read More

Migrant group: 'ruthless' changes to visa scheme

A group representing migrant workers has described changes to visa rules as "heart-wrenching" as well as "ruthless and insensitive". The government earlier... Read More

Police going after anti-social vehicle gatherings

The Matariki cluster won't be the only thing in the sky this weekend as the Police Eagle helicopter assists in monitoring and responding to anti-social vehicle... Read More

Dangerously impaired driver charged

A 48-year-old Bay of Plenty woman has been summonsed and will be appearing in the Rotorua District Court, charged with driving with excess breath alcohol. Rotorua... Read More

Should NZ mirror Australia's new vape law?

A world-leading law banning the sale of vapes outside of pharmacies has passed in Australia - a bold move that New Zealand should emulate to protect its youth... Read More

Slip repairs on SH25 and in Karangahake Gorge

Motorists are advised to expect delays on both State Highway 25 in the Coromandel peninsula and on State Highway 2 in the Karangahake Gorge, due to slip repairs. SH25... Read More