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600 athletes, 300 crew: Crankworx kicks off

Crankworx Rotorua kicks off today, with 636 athletes from 30 countries in town for the mountain biking festival. Organisers told the Rotorua Daily Post an... Read More

McDonald’s worker allegedly taken hostage

Staff at a branch of McDonald's in Greerton were left shaken last night after a staff member was allegedly taken from the restaurant by a man who said he... Read More

Thunder on track: Motorsport park planned

The first details have been revealed for a brand new motorsport and driver training facility in the Bay of Plenty's TECT Park. Thunder Ridge Motorsport Park... Read More

Pyes Pa Road reduced to one lane after crash

Pyes Pa Rd is down to one lane as police wait for a car to be towed following a crash. 'Police were advised of a crash on Pyes Pa Rd at 11.10am today,”... Read More

Hauraki couple claim $10.5 million Powerball prize

After buying a Powerball ticket on a whim, a couple from the Hauraki District have become the country's newest multi-millionaires. After a challenging day,... Read More

Rotorua policeman Senior Sergeant dies at 66

He loved nothing more than locking up gang members and drug dealers. He was colourful, legendary but fair. He was a 'bloody good cop”. Senior... Read More

A celebration of colour, culture, and community

Tauranga's vibrant cultural calendar is in full swing, with a series of events bringing communities together to celebrate culture and connection. Following... Read More

Section of SH29 to close 24/7 for two weeks

The Te Poi section of State Highway 29 will be closed in both directions for at least two weeks from Monday, March 10. In a statement, New Zealand Transport... Read More

Four boats destroyed in Tauranga Marina

Fire crews have extinguished an early morning blaze in Tauranga Marina. Four boats went up in flames at 1.20am. At the height of the response, five fire... Read More

Is a Marmite sandwich and an apple good enough?

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's suggestion of a Marmite sandwich and an apple for lunch wouldn't keep a child full or feed their brain sufficiently,... Read More

Pāpāmoa Fire Brigade retires siren

The Pāpāmoa Volunteer Fire Brigade has retired its siren, choosing to rely on alternative alert methods to notify firefighters of emergencies. The brigade,... Read More

Te Matatini 2025 winners bring taonga to Rotorua

Te Arawa Kapa Haka has made history taking out the top two spots at Te Matatini — a first for a region in the 52 years of the national kapa haka festival. Te... Read More