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Matakana fire damage caught on video

Charred remains of forestry is what can be seen in a flyover video of the Matakana Island fireground. Fire and Emergency crews captured a video today... Read More

Should renters be told about property risks?

Renters have the right to know if they are moving into a home that is at risk of flooding or earthquakes, an advocacy group says. A law change that comes... Read More

Clogged roads & crashes as NY's traffic builds-up

Traffic congestion is being reported around Tauranga and the rest of the North Island as people prepare for New Year's. On State Highway 2, between Katikati... Read More

Walk your way through the Western Bay

Whether you're after a bush walk amongst totara and tui, a coastal trail or a beach hīkoi, the Western Bay's got it all. Summer is the perfect time to stretch... Read More

Watchdog's warning over extended warranties

Consumer NZ wants people to be aware of their rights when returning and exchanging gifts. The Consumer Guarantees Act does not require a retailer to give... Read More

Rescue helicopter at Whitianga

A Westpac Rescue Helicopter and crew will be based at the Whitianga Airfield for the summer holiday period. New chairman of the Coromandel Rescue Helicopter... Read More

Rotoiti top fishing lake - new study shows

Lake Rotoiti is the most popular Fish & Game managed freshwater fishing lake in the country, according to new Fish & Game research. The 2021-2022 National... Read More

Concerns grow for missing man

Police are appealing for any information to help them located Jesse Johnson. The 32-year-old was reported missing by concerned family on Sunday, December... Read More

Baycourt's busiest year on record

As the final curtain falls on 2023, Baycourt Community & Arts Centre bids a heartfelt ‘haere rā' to another extraordinary year of outstanding performances... Read More

New toxic algae signage at Rotorua lakes

The temperature outside is increasing and so is the likelihood of algal blooms in local lakes. That's why Rotorua Lakes Council, in partnership... Read More

Roll through summer at Western Bay’s skateparks

Calling the young and the not-so-young - the Western Bay has a skatepark for you. With five skateparks and a skate pathway to choose from, you and your whānau... Read More

Honda family finishes 1-2 in three round series

Whakatane's Mitch Rees can tick off the first three jobs on his ‘to do' list, the national No.1 collecting his first major silverware of the 2023-24 motorcycle... Read More