City Life

Police arrest four youths for aggravated robbery

Taupō Police have arrested and charged four youths in relation to an aggravated robbery at a jewellery store earlier today. The aggravated robbery occurred... Read More

Body located in Waikato River

Police can confirm that a body was located in the Waikato River on Tuesday 17 December and, while formal identification procedures are still to be completed,... Read More

'Serious crash' on SH2 has now cleared

Update 5.42 pm: The crash on SH2 near Waioeka Pa Road is now all clear. Initial report, 4.43 pm: A serious crash has been reported to emergency services on... Read More

Name release: Fatal crash, State Highway 5

Police can now release the name of the person who died in a crash on State Highway 5, Ngongotaha on Saturday 14 December. She was 17-year-old Asya Leslie... Read More

Two vehicle crash in Waioeka, SH2

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Waioeka Road (SH2), Waioeka. Initial reports indicate there may have been serious... Read More

In pursuit of paw-fection

If you're a fan of New Zealand Police dogs, chances are you're familiar with the work of Sergeant Jane Dunn. Away from her day job as the first national forensic... Read More

16 Lotto players win Second Division

Sixteen lucky Lotto players, including one from Tauranga, will be over the moon after each winning $13,860 with Lotto Second Division in Wednesday night's live... Read More

Death toll rises after Vanuatu 7.3 earthquake

Search and rescue efforts continue for survivors after a 7.3 earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday, followed by a 6.1 quake on Wednesday killed at least... Read More

Games helps NZ soldier’s recovery from trauma

New Zealand Army Staff Sergeant Tina Grant, DSD, makes a difference in the lives of NZ Army personnel everyday through her work with the Families of our Fallen. In... Read More

All about the animals for Katikati breeder

A pet is for life, not just for Christmas. Especially when that pet is expected to live for 20 to 30 years. Graeme Hannah closes the doors of his Katikati... Read More

Te Puke heritage hub aims to kiwifruit history

Those looking to establish a Te Puke Kiwifruit Capital of the World heritage hub are working hard to secure the dream of somewhere for locals to celebrate... Read More

Cancer survivor completes 1700km hike for charity

Cancer survivor Duncan Smith is resting after his 1700km trip hiking the length of the North Island. The 79-year-old Whakatāne resident chose to do the North... Read More