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Ode to flatulence wins NZ on Air award

The 2024 Children's Music Awards have been announced, with the NZ On Air Best Children's Music Video awarded to a two-minute ode to flatulence. 'Let... Read More

Special 160th commemoration of Battle of Gate Pā

Hundreds of people turned out before dawn on the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Gate Pā/ Pukehinahina for the special unveiling and blessing of the refurbished... Read More

Hewletts Rd flyover and Maunganui Rd closures

A section of Maunganui Road, and the Hewletts Road flyover southbound lane will be closed for five nights this week, starting tonight, Sunday, May 5 through... Read More

Hewletts Rd night works for next fortnight

Tauranga motorists are reminded that there may be delays at night over the next two to three weeks, between Tauranga Bridge Marina and Hewletts Road. Resurfacing... Read More

War against bike thefts makes big strides in NZ

Access to the world's most successful program to fight bike theft is now available to every police department in New Zealand and British Columbia. 529 Garage,... Read More

School lunches: more than just nutrition

School meal programmes can feed kids successfully without creating excess food waste when they offer a wide range of foods that students are familiar with and... Read More

Wheelchair-accessible maimai in Te Puke

Fish and Game is working to make duck hunting more inclusive by opening the first wheelchair-accessible public shooting maimai in the country. Tens of thousands... Read More

Michael Voss reigns in 60th Rotorua marathon

Local runner Michael Voss has won his fourth Rotorua marathon, while Debbie Donald took out the women's race. Michael Voss and Cullern Thorby served up... Read More

P Class sailors racing for Waihau Shield

Tauranga harbour is set to be a mass of bobbing P Class sails again today, competing in the second day of the Wihau Shield, which is considered to be one of... Read More

Fatal crash involving motorcycle in South Waikato

One person has died following a crash on Saturday night near Te Awamutu in South Waikato. Police say the crash was on Flat Road, Kihikihi. Police were... Read More

Funding shortfall endangering care of elderly

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) is calling for increased funding for Aged Residential Care in Budget 2024. NZNO... Read More

Lotto player wins $1 million

It was a lucky night for one Lotto player from Queenstown-Lakes after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. ... Read More