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Mice on ship delay kiwifruit season in Europe

Zespri's first delivery of this season's kiwifruit to Europe has been delayed after mice were found on the ship. During standard clearance processes... Read More

New import requirements for frozen berries

New Zealand Food Safety today issued new import rules for frozen berries to help keep New Zealanders safe and improve processes at the border. In 2022-2023... Read More

Clarity Gin wins at 2024 London competition

Tauranga's Clarity Distilling Company continues to impress in the spirits industry, securing a gold medal and the esteemed 'Best in Show by Country'... Read More

Two people injured after crash on Fifteenth Avenue

Two people have minor injuries after an incident in Tauranga South. "Police are responding to a two vehicle crash on 15th Ave reported at 1:55pm," says a... Read More

Museum ‘feeling the pinch’ as recession bites

Thames Museum Te Whare Taonga o te Kauaeranga has joined Museums Aotearoa's national Keep the Lights On campaign as it is feeling the pinch of recession. Thames... Read More

Tauranga Townley brothers win at motocross champs

The saying ‘the apple doesn't fall far from the tree' certainly rings true in the Townley household, with former supercross and motocross star Ben handing... Read More

New video highlights exploitation danger

A new interactive video has been launched online to highlight the dangers and the ease with which young people are exposed to exploitation. This comes... Read More

Are shops open on ANZAC Day?

Most shops will be shut on ANZAC Day (Thursday 25 April, 2024) until 1pm, although there will be some exceptions. Head of Labour Inspectorate Simon Humphries... Read More

Business rallies around Pāpāmoa Food Hub

The Pāpāmoa Food Hub has received a significant boost with the announcement of PAK'nSAVE Pāpāmoa as their newest Platinum Partners. This collaboration... Read More

What moved the housing market this week

Analysis - Inflation drops, borrowers take a gamble on one-year mortgage rates, and pet-owning renters are thrown a bone. Here's what moved real estate this... Read More

Hijacked ambulance: Court sentences man

A man who was frustrated St John staff wouldn't treat an abscess on his buttocks hijacked their ambulance and crashed it twice into a motel while... Read More

Chinese Language Week back for 10th year

New Zealand Chinese Language Week is 10 years old this year, and organisers say it will be the biggest and best yet. NZCLW2024 runs from Sunday, September... Read More