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Rainbow at the end of 2023

Police has achieved some significant goals this year towards helping our Rainbow communities feel safer and making New Zealand the safest country. Police's... Read More

Think twice before taking a payment holiday

Now that we are in the "holiday season", people may be tempted to take a ‘payment holiday' on loans to help ease financial pressure. However, Financial... Read More

Tairua is bustling after SH25A reopening

A week on from the Coromandel Peninsula's State Highway 25A reopening, business is booming in Tairua. After slips washed away parts of SH25A earlier this... Read More

The unwritten road rules of NZ

Kiwis love to drive, but there are a few road rules you won't find in the official New Zealand road code. Most New Zealand motorists know these rules, the... Read More

Swimmers found safe after overdue outing

A day out on Lake Rotorua turned into a nerve-wracking situation when four people didn't return as expected. They were last seen swimming, possibly headed... Read More

Dec 31: Looks spring-like

It will be colder in the lower South Island and hottest in the eastern North Island for New Year's Eve, says WeatherWatch.co.nz. A cold front will move... Read More

Drug testers uncover dangerous stimulant

Testing clinics have discovered a dangerous drug being sold as MDMA in the Christchurch region, drug harm prevention agencies say. Know Your Stuff deputy... Read More

Five ways to save money in 2024

Consumer NZ is sharing top tips to help New Zealanders hold onto more of their hard-earned dollars in 2024. As the cost-of-living squeeze continues to put... Read More

One dead, two injured after SH29 crash

One person is dead following a crash on State Highway 29. "Police can now confirm one person has died in a crash on State Highway 29, Lower Kaimai," says... Read More

El Niño threat looms large over tourism sector

The tourism industry is preparing to face the impacts of El Niño during a busy summer. The weather pattern typically causes dryness in the east... Read More

Five community events to farewell 2023!

Get ready for an epic New Year's Eve in Tauranga! Tauranga City Council is hosting five free family-friendly community celebrations in the CBD, Greerton, Pāpāmoa,... Read More

Prisioner assault: contractor disciplined

A security officer hired to transport prisoners has been disciplined after physically assaulting a prisoner at court. A complaint about the incident was one... Read More