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Waikato and BOP state highway works for February

The first of a series of closures on the State Highway 29 Kaimai Range will take place from Sunday 25 February to Thursday 29 February. Closing the road... Read More

Serious crash in Te Puke

A person is in a serious condition after a three-vehicle crash in Te Puke this afternoon. Police say a three-vehicle crash reported at 3:20pm at the intersection... Read More

Jump in enrolments for international students

International student numbers at Toi Ohomai i Te Pūkenga in Rotorua is expected to increase by 30 per cent on last year. Students were officially welcomed... Read More

Bridging the digital gap for families

Families struggling to connect with the internet are being helped by a group of agencies keen to bridge the gap. Tu Mai Digital was set up after Covid lockdowns... Read More

Back to previous structure for two major series

The New Zealand Superbike Championship and Suzuki International Series will not be run in conjunction in 2024-25. The two major stand-alone competitions did... Read More

SH2 Waihī to Tauranga traffic impacts

Motorists are being asked to drive carefully through road work sites and stick to temporary speed limits. "Unreliable travel times are frustrating for everyone,... Read More

Carve it up with canoe slalom

Riding the competition high after crashing through white water and rapids, Canoe Slalom Bay of Plenty is hosting a ‘Give it a go'day so you can try this... Read More

Asian cultures on show at Tauranga festival

Rich, breath-taking stories, art, music, performances and delicious line-up of cuisine from a range of Asian cultures will be on offer at this weekend's Tauranga... Read More

SH2 closed following serious crash - NZTA

State Highway 2, just south of Waihi, is reported to be closed, reports NZTA. The roading agency has issued an alert saying the highway is closed due to a... Read More

Positive forecast for Zespri growers

Zespri has released its final forecast for the 2023/24 season with record per tray returns forecast for Green, Organic Green, SunGold and RubyRed Kiwifruit.... Read More

Jazz festival to take centre stage in Tauranga

There is only one month left until The 61st National Port of Tauranga Jazz Festival begins, bringing hundreds of acts, performances and spectacular talent to... Read More

"We will find you" warn police

Enquiries are ongoing to locate an identified man following an incident in the Taupō suburb of Hilltop. 'This man knows who he is, and so do we. Come forward... Read More