Lake Tikitapu incident: Man found dead after failing to return from swim
A police spokesperson would not say if he was a local or a visitor. On Saturday, Rotorua Police…
Pickleballers plea for a purpose-built stadium at Blake Park
But only 56 players could play at one time on the maximum 14 courts available at current venues.…
Mick On Monday: Savaglee the question horse as Karaka Millions meeting takes shape
“He has never really loved Ellerslie but while he can look awkward, George [Rooke, jockey] says it doesn’t…
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…
Bay of Plenty fire: Owner’s plea after Te Puna citrus tree nursery blaze
Their property was one of up to 10 evacuated as the fire advanced. Sharon and Grant Tennet, the…
2 dead, 1 missing after water tragedies in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and Waikato
Police were notified about 1.15pm that a person had been pulled from the water by the harbourmaster at…
ACC: Bay of Plenty racked up 7700 sport injury claims last summer
Most summer injuries happened during swimming, surfing, mountain biking, road and trail cycling, gym and fitness activities, DIY…
Bay of Plenty weather in 2025: Kawerau tops temperatures
It was the town’s highest maximum temperature since records began in 1954. Record heat, rising sea temperatures and…
The Great White Project: ‘Shark Man’ Riley Elliott shares newest findings from tagging efforts
Elliott said his team had a “stellar” first season in the summer of 2022-23, tagging newborn to sub‑adult…
Thunderstorm watch issued with flash flooding risk in North Island
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NZTA seeks feedback on proposed speed limit cuts on state highways
“By reducing the speed of oncoming traffic through high-risk intersections we can give everyone more time to react,…
MetService forecast: Thunderstorms linger but North Island weather improving
The North Island has experienced widespread thunderstorms since the start of the New Year. Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings…