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Contingency plans for the latest Covid wave

Hospitals are putting contingency plans into action as the latest Covid wave hits staffing numbers. Wastewater trends show community cases are still rising... Read More

Minister 'taking advice' on NCEA plans

The government is taking advice on its predecessor's plan to make online maths and literacy tests a prerequisite for NCEA qualifications from 2026. Trial... Read More

Former councillor was Te Puna's 'heart and soul'

Jo Gravit was a woman of conviction who championed her community of Te Puna. She was a Western Bay of Plenty councillor from 2001 until stepping down in 2010. Gravit... Read More

Police release name of homicide victim

A post-mortem is being conducted today on the victim of Sunday's homicide in Whakatāne. Police can now name the victim. He was 27-year-old Tuterangi... Read More

PWR Yamaha’s Wil Yeoman wins national title

He has been swiftly working his way up the rungs and Taupo-based PWR Yamaha rider Wil Yeoman made it to the top of the New Zealand Cross Country Championship's... Read More

2024 NZ Under 20 Coaching group announced

New Zealand Rugby has today announced the New Zealand Under 20 Coaching group ahead of the 2024 campaign. Former Waikato Rugby Coach and eight-Test All Black... Read More

BOP Under 19 cricket players take on Gisborne

The best Under 19 players in the Bay of Plenty will represent BOPCA Coastland and BOPCA Lakeland at the ND Emerging Rangatahi tournament in Gisborne this week,... Read More

Police appeal for information about stabbing

Police are appealing for information in relation to a stabbing on State Highway 27, Springdale, Matamata-Piako District on Sunday, December 10. The stabbing... Read More

Severe thunderstorms threaten the country

MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of the country. Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu, Tararua, Kapiti-Horowhenua, Wairarapa, Wellington,... Read More

Squash: WSF men's world team championship

The New Zealand Men's Squash Team has avoided an early scare to win it's first matchup in the WSF Men's World Team Championship in Tauranga. With New Zealand... Read More

New leader for sexual harm support service

Julie Sach's appointment as Tautoko Mai Sexual Harm Support Service's new chief executive officer signifies an exciting new chapter for the organisation... Read More

NZ gamer feels "terrible" for spending thousands

A Kiwi gamer says he has spent about $16,000 on loot boxes, which could be described as virtual treasure chests, in online video games. Games like Counter-Strike... Read More