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Iwi seeks input into NZ history curriculum

A central North Island iwi leader says hapū want their own authentic stories taught in the Aotearoa New Zealand histories curriculum. The government launched... Read More

Barcelona to host 37th America‘s Cup in 2024

Emirates Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron has announced Barcelona, in the region of Catalonia as the Host Venue for the 37th America's... Read More

Workplace vaccination guidance updated

New guidance to support businesses and organisations through the upcoming changes to vaccination requirements has been released today. The new guidance has been... Read More

Person dies after Omokoroa workplace incident

Police have confirmed one person is dead following a workplace incident in Omkoroa. Emergency services were called to the incident near Te Kaka Place just after... Read More

TECT Community Awards winners announced

The winners of the TECT Community Awards have been announced online, with winner videos published on the TECT Facebook and website available to view now. Quinn... Read More

Police: 160 vehicles stolen in just one month

Police are reporting an increase in vehicles being stolen in the Rotorua area recently. In the last month alone, a total of 160 vehicles have been reported stolen. Police... Read More

Exercise holds health benefits for stressed Kiwis

A new scientific study has confirmed the brain's role in deriving cardiovascular benefits from physical activity. Which shows exercise holds even more heart health... Read More

Arsonist targets Kāinga Ora homes in BOP

Two out of three houses on a Kāinga Ora-owned property in Whakatāne's Soutars Avenue have now been damaged by fire. Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand... Read More

Police investigating Te Puke fatality

UPDATE: One person has died following an incident at a rural property on Number 3 Road, Te Puke. The incident was reported to police at 1.40pm. "Emergency services... Read More

Emergency incident in Omokoroa

An emergency incident is being reported in Omokoroa this afternoon. A resident in the area says they saw the rescue helicopter land somewhere behind the Omokoroa... Read More

Four car crash in Papamoa

UPDATE 2.40PM: Tara Road is now clear following a four car crash earlier this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the crash on Tara Road, between Parton... Read More

Covid-19: 15,918 community cases; 14 deaths

The Ministry of Health is reporting 15,918 community cases, 817 hospitalisations and 14 deaths. There are 987 cases in the Bay of Plenty and 438 in the Lakes... Read More