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Pyes Pa Road closed following crash

Pyes Pa Road is closed between Merrick Road and Pyes Pa Bypass following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported to police at about 2:40pm. "One person... Read More

The difference between allergies and being sick

Sneezing? Runny nose? Those symptoms are typically the same whether you are in the throes of seasonal allergies or in a battle against a viral infection. Allergies... Read More

Beware of your Christmas parcels being pinched

We're heading into the busiest time of year for postal deliveries and Police want to remind everyone to do what they can to stop parcel theft, said police sergeant... Read More

Trio arrested over alleged blessing scam

Three suspected scammers have been arrested trying to leave New Zealand with a large quantity of cash from their alleged victims, said detective senior sergeant... Read More

Driver flees scene after 15th Ave crash

Police responded to a crash on 15th Avenue at 9.20am, temporarily blocking the road, a spokesman said. 'One of the drivers ran off following the incident,... Read More

New 'high-tech weigh station' near Taupō

A new 'high-tech weigh station” is currently under construction adjacent to State Highways 1 and 5 near Taupō. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Centre... Read More

Tears as top students struggle with NCEA exams

There were tears and frustration on the first day of NCEA exams this week with some students saying questions were poorly written, confusing and not connected... Read More

Police concerned about the risks of metal thefts

The risks of metal theft from commercial sites outweigh the rewards, warns the New Zealand Police. 'Police have attended scenes in which people have placed... Read More

Big wins for BOP paddlers at Waka Ama world champs

Tauranga's long-time paddlers Karen Moses and Eve Tregerthan found success at the recent world championships. The pair from Tauranga Moana Outrigger Canoe... Read More

Bitumen leak: Small fire after truck breakdown

Thousands of litres of bitumen has leaked from a truck and a small fire has been extinguished after a breakdown near Rotorua. State Highway 5 between... Read More

Movement in Movember: Urging men to do exercise

Movember is an annual campaign held each November to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues, particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental... Read More

Waipuna Hospice appoints new CEO

Waipuna Hospice has appointed David Bryant as its new chief executive officer, replacing Becky Gardiner, the interim CEO. 'I have always admired Hospice for... Read More