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Tauranga racer‘s stellar performance at Baypark

Tauranga veteran Super Stock racer Kerry Remnant was one pass away from perfect with a commanding home track performance at Baypark Speedway on Tuesday night. As... Read More

Back from the brink

Twelve years ago Sergeant Dylan Robinson literally pulled a suicidal teenager back from the brink. Now the man has reached out to say ‘Thanks for my life'. In... Read More

Te Arawa steps up its Covid response

With positive Covid cases in Rotorua reaching 33 as of Wednesday, Te Arawa Covid Hub is urging people to isolate if they are a close contact and/or feel unwell... Read More

Missing woman‘s clothes found on beach

Taupo Police are seeking sightings of Jan-Marie Burton, who has been reported missing by her family. Jan-Marie was last seen at around 4pm yesterday. A police... Read More

Powerball player takes home $17 million

Wednesday will be a night to remember for a lucky Powerball player after winning $17.2 million with Powerball First Division. The winning ticket was sold at Victoria... Read More

Robot arm helps lighten load in Covid testing lab

A custom-built robot has quickly become the star of Canterbury DHB's Covid-19 testing lab, minimising the risk of repetitive strain injury and boosting output. The... Read More

Traffic light setting changes for some regions

Areas currently at the red traffic light setting are due to move to orange at midnight tonight, apart from Northland. The country left behind the alert level... Read More

Vigilance urged over Omicron incubation period

The incubation period for the Covid-19 Omicron variant can be longer than what people think and everyone should stay vigilant, a microbiologist says. The Ministry... Read More

Conway ‘fit and firing’ for Black Caps comeback

Devon Conway is fit and firing for his likely return to the Black Caps on Saturday after being sidelined for seven weeks because of the right hand he broke after... Read More

Witnesses sought after war cenotaph vandalised

The Thames-Coromandel District Council is appealing for witnesses after a century-old cenotaph was badly damaged. The council says the monument at Victoria Park... Read More

DJ “devastated” by Omicron postive test

UPDATED: A British DJ who has tested positive for the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in New Zealand says he is devastated by the development. In a late-night social... Read More

Top tips for a super summer with your pup

Longer days and balmier nights mean more opportunities for you and your dog to get out and about. But before you go, here's Tauranga City Council's Animal Services... Read More