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Halt to face covering exemption cards

Misunderstanding about the role of face covering exemption cards has led the Disabled Persons Assembly - DPA - NZ to stop sending out the cards. People who are... Read More

New rainfall record surpasses 56 year old record

This week's torrential rains have set a new national rainfall record. NIWA meteorologists say the 103 mm of rain from 4am-5am recorded at Maungatapere near Whangārei... Read More

Covid-19: 4 deaths, 10239 new community cases

The Ministry of Health is reporting 10,239 community cases, 848 hospitalisations and four deaths today. There are 28 people in ICU. There are 617 new community... Read More

Rookie Stichbury takes debut pole position

Zac Stichbury turned the championship form book on its head with a stunning pole position lap at the Taupo Motorsport Park on Saturday morning - the first for... Read More

Powerball player wins $28.16 million

It will be a weekend to remember for a lucky Powerball player from Auckland after winning $28.16 million with Powerball First Division on Saturday night. The... Read More

Students for the environment take on dunes

Students 4 the Environment, a project organised by the Rotary Club of Tauranga Sunrise, is providing opportunities for students wanting to make a positive contribution... Read More

What‘s on - markets, horse riding, art and music

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService are forecasting a cloudy day with a possible... Read More

Who will be Tauranga’s next MP?

Two people have indicated they will put their hands up to be considered by voters for the soon-to-be vacant Tauranga MP seat. A third person has not officially... Read More

House of Science embraces greener travel

A Tauranga-based charitable trust dedicated to improving science learning in classrooms throughout the country is practising what it preaches by getting on the... Read More

Breast cancer journey evolves to helping others

For Dawn, finding out she had breast cancer left her feeling overwhelmed, terrified, and sure she was going to die. 'It was devastating, as it was totally left... Read More

Maths and literacy: Govt plans to lift achievement

The Government has a plan to improve how and what our kids are learning at school. Education and Associate Education Ministers Chris Hipkins, Jan Tinetti and... Read More

Te Arawa Fisheries post strong financial year

Te Arawa Fisheries has increased its total revenue by more than $10 million and posted a $9.3m surplus in the past 12 months, despite grappling with Covid-related... Read More