Welcome Bay: Witnesses describe ‘huge’, ‘out-of-control’ party where teen hit by car
“I heard the car screech, then hit something,” they told NZME. “The girl was on the ground unconscious.”…
Every Bite Bay of Plenty: Programme teaches how to cut household food waste
Cousar said the growing programme was being delivered through 11 hubs nationally. Envirohub BOP project co-ordinator Hannah Cousar…
Teenage girl seriously injured after being hit by car outside Tauranga party, driver arrested
“Our crews assessed and treated one patient who was transported to Tauranga Hospital in a critical condition.” Senior…
Weather: Fire risk with temperatures set to soar amid strong wind, scorching heat
Heat alerts have been issued for the aforementioned regions, as well as Paihia and Russell, Whangārei, Whitianga, Tauranga,…
Accessible Properties Tauranga: 11 tenants move out after structural issues found
An affected Accessible Properties tenant, who spoke on the condition she was not named, told the Bay of…
Autistic Pāpāmoa 6-year-old faces deportation to Brazil after visa declined
In March, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced changes to the rules for children of temporary migrants. From March…
Weather: Fire risk as temperatures soaring amid heavy wind, scorching heat
Heat alerts have been issued for the aforementioned regions, as well as Paihia and Russell, Whangārei, Whitianga, Tauranga,…
Hawke’s Bay heat: Hastings’ temperature forecast for Sunday soars to 38C
As the predicted situation started to materialise today, MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane said the forecast peak temperature had…
Mt Roskill store pulls produce as fruit fly biosecurity operation ramps up
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) brochure featured a large picture of a fruit fly and said it…
Kahurangi National Park search: Defence Force joins hunt for missing tramper
“Search efforts today will focus on spurs and large water systems coming off the Wharepapa/Arthur Range. The Defence…
NZ stocks edge higher after Wall St powers ahead – Market close
After three sessions of gains, the Dow is off to its best start to a year since 2003,…
On The Up: Mangonui schoolboys honoured for saving classmate in playground emergency
Marley receiving his Courage in Action cape from Natalie Samson. Their quick thinking ensured school staff were alerted…