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Road closed, SH1 Taupō

State Highway 1, Hatepe is closed due to a truck rolling, says a police spokesperson. "The crash was reported at 4:15pm. "No injuries have been reported. "The... Read More

Zespri poised for strong season in China

Zespri's 2024 sales season in China is underway, with the award-winning KiwiBrothers featuring in local marketing activities for the first time and supporting... Read More

The app helping older people gain independence

It's been 12 months since ACC launched Nymbl, a strength and balance app to help older New Zealanders keep their independence. In the past year more than... Read More

Person located safe after search in bush off SH36

Update 4.44 pm, a police spokesperson says the person has been located safe and well. Original report: Rescue efforts are underway after a person has... Read More

Vape story burglary: Police nab three

Police have arrested three youths ater a burglary at a vape store in Rotorua. Officers were called to a store on Tarawera Road in Lynmore following reports... Read More

Mount Mustangs outstanding on the rink

Amidst the thunderous cheers and whirring of wheels, the Mount Mustangs Inline Hockey teams have left an indelible mark on the prestigious Mt Wellington Invitational... Read More

Supercars Taupō 2024: drivers to descend on CBD

Taupō will be roaring next month as all 24 Supercars descend on the town's CBD ahead of the ITM Taupō Super400. Today, the cars and drivers will convoy... Read More

$100k up for grabs to improve community facilities

Groups in the Western Bay that manage community facilities are being invited to apply for funding for upgrades and improvements. Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More

Youth crime: Military-style academies forge ahead

Plans are progressing for Youth Offender Military Academies as the Government works on ways to reduce youth crime. Tauranga has seen numerous ram raids in... Read More

Five minutes to change hearts and minds

Whakatāne District Council has received about 1000 submissions to its draft Long-term Plan for 2024-2034. More than 70 people have indicated that they wish... Read More

Gold clams: Marina places ban on boaties

A popular private marina in Lake Taupō has banned people from launching boats there if they have previously been in parts of the Waikato River infested with... Read More

Commission’s request for hybrid council revealed

Tauranga city commissioners have called on the Government to change the law to allow for a ‘hybrid' governance arrangement with four commissioners and... Read More