'Terrible': Huge cost of drowning and water injuries revealed
'Understanding and respecting the power of New Zealand’s waters is crucial.'
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Minister talks up four-lane highway from Waikato to BOP
Construction kicked off today on the $43.5 million dollar Piarere roundabout.
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An average of 20,000 vehicles travel through the SH1/SH29 intersection daily.
'Exponential' growth: Primary school's 'fight' for funding
'Last year we overspent $10,000 to $12,000 every two weeks.'
Person with 'severe' injuries airlifted after crash near Rotorua
The road reopened Wednesday night.
'Busy' long weekend in Rotorua despite wet weather
One cafe was 'full house' one morning, while a campground only had a couple of spots left.
'Happened pretty fast': Young lifeguard saves girl caught in rip
The rescue came amid “gnarly sea conditions".
Chaos and violence: Mobster's crimes 'inevitable' from an early age, says judge
The drug dealer fled police for more than an hour, speeding through residential areas.
Person who died at home after crash had declined transport to hospital: Hato Hone St John
Police were called to the single-vehicle crash at about 9.30pm.
Data reveals the region where it's more expensive to rent than Auckland
The national median weekly rent in Aotearoa has jumped to $625.
23,000 jobs on offer: Kiwifruit industry pins hopes on big harvest
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Surf update: 'Some big waves' rolling in, praise for beachgoers
The MetService has forecast rough seas.
Watch: Car keeps veering into traffic in 'bloody scary' 25km drive
'We were all trying to get home safely and no one wanted to die on the way home.'
'Undriveable': Fleeing drivers crash into police vehicle
Two vehicles crashed into a police car.
Leaked report: Problematic heart services at Waikato Hospital linked to avoidable deaths
Report finds "wide recognition of avoidable preoperative mortality".
'Damn lucky': Ex-truckie, 83, believes driving habit gave him cancer
Richard Lyons was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma in September.
'Rough out there': Warning to walkers as 'big waves' surge up beaches
A lifeguard said it was 'pretty rough out there'.
'Significant height': Two people rescued after separate falls
Busy weekend for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter.
Seaman arrested after cocaine seizure at Port of Tauranga
The man has appeared in Tauranga District Court.
Fleeing drivers ‘deliberately taunting’ police by live-streaming their escapades
Trend emerges amid a dramatic increase in drivers fleeing police.
Lifeguards issue warning after dislocated limbs and rescues as 'pretty gnarly' surf hits
The worst ocean conditions are expected to arrive on Monday.
Hometown heroine: Hannah Berry nabs third Tauranga Half victory
“It is wonderful to have world-class athletes here, and a privilege to win today’s event.”
BYO drinks: How to have a beautiful wedding for less than $600
Couples who spend a little are 'just as married' as those spending a lot.
'Most painful time in our lives': Family call for help after deaths of dad, mum and son
'No one should have to lose so many people in such a short time.'
Landlords buckle under high interest rates as rental demand soars
House for rent gets 2224 clicks and is pulled from online site in days.
‘When I looked down all I saw was red’: Mum’s frightening ordeal before twins’ birth
A mother needed transfusions after losing 2.6 litres of blood.
Large swell warning for North Island's east coast
Swells peaking up to 3m are expected for the entire east coast of the North Island.
Aerobatic airshow over region's events this weekend
Providing aerial entertainment for a flying school, an airshow, cricket and motor racing.
Mum’s warning after son’s scare at floating obstacle course in Tauranga
'I used all of my strength to push him to the side while trying not to get sucked in.'
'Absolutely livid': Mum of drowned teen's call after lifeguards abused
"Take care of them ... they save so many people every year."
'Extremely lucky': Four teens swept out to sea rescued by Coastguard volunteers
The group of four teenagers were being carried out to sea by a strong current.
Surf lifesaver left in tears after being verbally abused while helping swimmer
Man followed surf lifeguard and continued to hurl foul language and verbal abuse.