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New expansion for Farmer Autovillage

Farmer Autovillage has hit 2024 firing on all cylinders, by announcing that on January 15 it will open a brand-new service centre in Pāpāmoa. The addition... Read More

Trade Me buyer 'scammed by dead woman'

A man who says he was scammed by a fraudster impersonating a dead woman on Trade Me wants the site to give more information about how it happened. Glenn... Read More

Mount multisport festival: travel delays expected

Athletes from all over the country and beyond will compete in the iconic Mount Festival of Multisport this Saturday, January 20. Residents are advised to... Read More

Missing defibrillator unit from Mauao summit

The public is being asked to help track down the whereabouts of an Automated External Defibrillator unit which has gone missing from Mauao. Exceed Systems... Read More

Using Māori culture to connect with dog owners

New Animal Control Officer at Rotorua Lakes Council, Te Atu Rangi Reweti, uses his Māori culture to connect with people in his role. The Ngati Rangiwewehi... Read More

German student helps out social agencies

German university student Rebecca Barisch is looking forward to a summer in New Zealand - and some learning with SociaLink, interning with the organisation that... Read More

Missing at sea: Fishman’s boat ransacked

Thieves ransacking a vessel have marred the reunion of a Coromandel fisherman and his boat. Fisherman Will Fransen fell overboard while reeling in a marlin... Read More

School abuse probe: Ombundsman releases ruling

A man who was sexually abused by his teacher says the school's investigation was a sham, with 'skulduggery and secrecy” to protect 'reputation... Read More

Electric vehicles to pay road user charges

The coalition Government is confirming that the exemption from road user charges for owners of light electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids will end from April... Read More

Bowel screening: one million milestone hit

One million bowel testing kits have been returned and processed as part of Te Whatu Ora's cancer screening programme. Eligible New Zealanders between... Read More

Arrest made after child shot with gel pellets

A 21-year-old man is facing charges after a child was shot by gel gun pellets. In a statement released this morning, Rotorua Police say they have arrested... Read More

Why do petrol prices vary around the country?

If you've been road tripping around the country lately, you might have noticed something unusual. While no one likes forking out for petrol to fill up their... Read More