Person dies despite efforts of rescuers at Hahei Beach
A person has died after being pulled from the water at the Coromandel beach of Hahei this afternoon.…
Cyclist critically injured after coming off bike in Tauranga
A cyclist has been critically injured after coming off their bike in Tauranga this afternoon. Emergency services were…
Man dies while competing in swim leg of Tauranga Half triathlon
A man has died while competing in the Tauranga Half in the Bay of Plenty this morning. Police…
Two people seriously injured in Whakatāne car crash
Two people have been seriously injured after a vehicle left the road and crashed in Whakatāne this afternoon.…
What you need to know ahead of tonight’s Black Clash
Cricket and rugby legends will face off tonight in the annual Black Clash, a T20 cricket match that…
Tauranga grapples with growing homelessness
Businesses in Tauranga’s CBD say they are suffering and frustrated as issues with “aggressive” rough sleepers undermine revitalisation…
Rescue launched for people trapped between slips on SH2
A police rescue is underway to retrieve people stuck between landslips on State Highway 2 in the Waioeka…
Highway shuts, 18,000 lightning strikes hammer North Island
Almost 18,000 lightning strikes were recorded across the North Island in 19 hours as severe thunderstorms continue to…
Highway shuts, 18,000 lightning strikes hammer North Island
Almost 18,000 lightning strikes were recorded across the North Island in 19 hours as severe thunderstorms continue to…
Two dead, one injured in crash on SH30 near Rotorua
Two people have died and a third person was injured following a two-car crash on State Highway 30…
Driver, 18, allegedly huffed nangs while behind the wheel
An 18-year-old has been charged after allegedly driving while inhaling nitrous oxide in the Bay of Plenty earlier…
Missing swimmer’s body located at Rotorua’s Blue Lake
A man’s body has been located at Rotorua’s Blue Lake/Lake Tikitapu. Police said it was contacted at about…