City Life

Te Poi Road closed following crash - Waikato

Police are responding to a crash involving a motorbike and a vehicle, says a police spokesperson. "It happened on Te Poi Road, near the intersection with... Read More

Waihī Beach house destroyed by fire

A two-storey house in Waihī Beach has been destroyed in a fire this morning. Fire and Emergency NZ received a call to attend the fire on Edinburgh St around... Read More

Waikato Police deliver on stolen mail

Waikato Police have this week executed a search warrant, taking into custody an alleged long-time mail thief. A 28-year-old man is facing charges in relation... Read More

Take action this Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Bowel cancer is the second highest cause of cancer death in New Zealand, with more than 1200 people dying each year, as many as breast and prostate cancer combined,... Read More

Special maimai a winner for hunters in wheelchairs

A weekend duck hunt near Te Puke netted just two birds for Auckland's Sally Wenley - but she isn't bothered in the slightest. Sally was one of the first to... Read More

A return to colder weather

Showers clear and strong westerly winds ease off over the upper North Island today as the low spirals away. Meanwhile, a cold southerly change spreads showers... Read More

Rotorua Mayor mentorship with Tuia representative

Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has started the Tuia leadership programme with her newest Tuia representative, Maringi James. Tuia is a national leadership programme... Read More

Te Puke Highway partially blocked following crash

Te Puke Highway is partially blocked following a vehicle crash. There has been a two-vehicle crash on Te Puke Highway near Manoeka Road, reported at 4:22pm,... Read More

Man pulled from Tauranga Harbour taken to hospital

A man had been taken to hospital in a serious condition after he ran into Tauranga Harbour, allegedly in an attempt to evade police. Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Police respond to firearms incident, Taupō

Update: 1.01pm, Police are speaking with the person and verified no firearm was involved, says a police spokesperson. "Cordons are being stood down and... Read More

Police urge caution: crash on Cambridge Rd Tauriko

Police are urging motorists to take care on the roads with bad weather after a crash on Cambridge Road in Tauriko. There has been a two vehicle crash at the... Read More

Katikati to celebrate Matariki with dawn service

A poignant celebration of the Māori New Year will take place in Katikati. Katch Katikati event manager Kylie Watkins says the Matariki dawn service will... Read More