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Highway open after caravan crash

UPDATE: Three people have been injured following a crash on State Highway 2, south of Katikati. SH2, near the intersection of Thompson's Track, in Aongatete... Read More

Kiwi camping is must-do for all!

Thanks to all of the amazing places to visit and the different spots where people can set up a tent and enjoy the magic of nature, New Zealand is one of the... Read More

There’s no shame in asking for help

We're at the time of the year when things can become particularly financially tough. Holidays are is not cheap, accommodating family is not cheap, and paying... Read More

A dynamic weather farewell to 2023

As the curtain draws on the year, a week of dynamic weather is being forecast, with a mix of wet and warm conditions, and thunderstorms thrown in there as well.... Read More

Busy roads when Juicy Fest rolls into town

Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa residents are advised to plan their travel in advance with two music festivals set to rock Mercury Baypark in the first week of... Read More

Kiwi lifeguard boss' five warnings

Summer in New Zealand is synonymous with beaches, pools and barbecues. And, of course, long days spent in, or around, the water. We hit up those whose job... Read More

Emirates Team NZ reveal powerful crews

Two Tauranga women have been named as part of the Emirates Team New Zealand crews. Emirates Team New Zealand have named their respective Youth and Women's... Read More

Exotic fish species possible visitors to NZ shores

A patchwork of warm and cool waters this summer could bring a variety of exotic fish species to the country's shores, says a marine ecologist. Warm water... Read More

Safety warning following high drowning rate

As the weather warms up, many of us flock to Aotearoa's beautiful beaches, lakes and rivers but it's also when several people get into trouble. Sadly, each... Read More

Thames crash: One airlifted to hospital

Reports are coming in of a serious crash in Thames. NZ Transport Agency is reporting that State Highway 25 is closed in both directions through the Coromandel... Read More

R&B and hip-hop chart topping hits live!

When Juicy Fest 2024 comes to Tauranga this summer, it will bring more than a sense of nostalgia through iconic R&B and hip-hop artists of the 1990s and 2000s. It... Read More

NZCT helps to financially support the Bay Dragons

The NZ Community Trust has granted the Bay of Plenty Dragon Boat Club $2,000 to help cover the cost of travel and accommodation for our team to attend the... Read More