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Christmas: Community to rally for those in need

More than 2000 volunteers in 12 locations across New Zealand are expected to pack a record 32,000 Christmas Boxes for kiwi families in need this Saturday. Christmas... Read More

A fresh feast for well-balanced celebrations

"Avoid over-indulging and bring some balance to your Christmas celebrations this year by including colourful fresh fruit and vegetables to brighten up - and... Read More

Police continue monitoring gang funeral

Police will continue to be highly visible across parts of the North Island later this afternoon and tomorrow to monitor the movements of gang members, travelling... Read More

Car on fire on SH29, Kaimai range

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a vehicle on fire on State Highway 29 on the Kaimai Range. Police received a report of a vehicle engine... Read More

Pausing the parking proposal

Tauranga City Council have taken community feedback on board and deferred several planned parking initiatives in the city, as well as delaying the roll-out of... Read More

Watch: New NZ government being sworn in

The new coalition government is being sworn in by Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro during a formal ceremony. It follows weeks of coalition talks between... Read More

Excellence award won by counselling team

Te Puna Ora o Mataatua's Ngā Mata Wai Ora - Counselling and Therapy Hub Team has been recognised for their excellence at a national awards ceremony this last... Read More

Local Angels donate more than $50K to charity

The Sally's Angels Giving Circle are donating more than $50,000 to 12 charitable groups across the Western Bay of Plenty, via the Acorn Foundation. ‘Angels'... Read More

Yachting: George Gautrey wins big

George Gautrey is enjoying being the big winner at the 2023 Aon Yachting Excellence Awards on Friday, winning three awards including the prestigious Orbit World... Read More

River levels and evacuations ease for Gisborne

Rain over the weekend that caused evacuations and postponements around the country has finally eased - for now. The rising river levels in Gisborne that caused... Read More

Young mother left with 300 bed bug bites

A woman was left covered in 'itchy” bed bug bites after spending a night in Wellington. 'In the morning, I got out of bed and saw little bugs crawling... Read More

Weather for the week ahead

MetService has issued a Severe Weather Outlook, with settled weather expected later in the week. "A weakening front moves east across the South Island preceded... Read More