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Heavy rain warning in place

A heavy rain watch has been issued for the northern and western parts of New Zealand. An active trough is expected to move over the country bringing heavy... Read More

Don't risk it on the road over Matariki

No matter where you're heading at Matariki, make sure you get there in one piece, says Police. Police are informing motorists to expect the appropriate enforcement... Read More

Zespri on track for $4.5 billion sales goal

Zespri's latest indicative forecast for the 2024/25 season reflects improved yields and the industry's largest ever crop of 197 million packed trays, with the... Read More

Rangitāiki River stopbank construction completed

Construction on a 1.25km section of Rangitāiki River stopbank next to Thornton Beach Road is now complete. This upgrade is part of Toi Moana Bay of Plenty... Read More

Western Bay: Time to renew dog registration

Dog registration fees are now due in the Western Bay, with the colour of tags switching over from yellow to blue for the 2024/25 year. There are increases... Read More

RSA shows gratitude for quilters

Tauranga RSA is preparing for a showcase of Anzac quilts to raise funds for the generous quilters who made them. 'It has been suggested by a member that the... Read More

Interislander ferry Aratere aground near Picton

Authorities have abandoned plans to attempt to refloat the stricken Interislander ferry Aratere at 9am as they instead send down divers to gather more information... Read More

Groundwater contamination risk attracts large fine

A Waikato farming company has been convicted and fined $94,500 in the Hamilton District Court for unlawful discharges of dairy effluent into the environment... Read More

Renewed Beacon Wharf, now open for the community

The historic and once derelict Beacon Wharf, situated at the northern end of the city centre waterfront on Dive Crescent, has had a comprehensive upgrade and... Read More

A bricklover’s delight at Baypark

Lego enthusiasts will get to flex their creativity this month at the first solo expo hosted by Bricks of Plenty. BoPEx24 is being held at Mercury Baypark... Read More

What's on: markets, Matariki Whānau Day, expo

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a partly cloudy day... Read More

Heavy rain watch for Coromandel and BOP

A heavy rain watch has been issued for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel. An active front is expected to move over the country during the weekend, bringing heavy... Read More