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Heavy rain and gales for New Zealand

Weather warnings and watches are in force for much of the country today. The MetService advise that there is a severe weather watch in place as a significant... Read More

The race is on to trace contacts of newest cluster

Public health services around the country are in a race to trace people who may have been in contact with the newest Covid-19 cluster. On Friday, the Ministry... Read More

NZ Police acknowledges death of Sergeant Ratana

New Zealand Police today acknowledges the death of serving Metropolitan Police officer, and former New Zealand Police officer, Sergeant Matiu Ratana, known as... Read More

What’s on – rugby, archeology, art and music

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia harikoa. Kaua e manukanuka. Kia hari to whanau me o hoa. The MetService advise that the day starts off fine for... Read More

Re:Maker launches today with an open day and party

It's all about remaking, revaluing and re-purposing. A new initiative that revalues items seen as waste and creates a community of ‘remakers' is... Read More

Cutting the grass? Cut it out!

We're heading towards summer, and the warmer weather that goes hand-in-hand with fortnightly lawn mowing for lots of New Zealanders. But a number of ecologists... Read More

Prioritising mental health at Otumoetai College

Otumoetai College school leaders are doing their bit to break down barriers and open up the conversation about mental health. Year 13 students Lilly Muspratt... Read More

Holy toredo!

The multi-award winning Tauranga Bridge Marina has been undergoing a serious maintenance programme, replacing 25 piles. The reason for the work is due... Read More

Terry’s cherries in full bloom

Greerton Village is once again bursting with pink blossoms. Regarded by many locals as the ‘Capital of Spring' in New Zealand, the village has a colourful... Read More

Serious crash on SH2 Waihi

One person is seriously injured following a crash on SH2 Waihi near the Old Tauranga Road intersection, a Police spokesperson says. The single-car crash was reported... Read More

Serious crash in Kawerau

Update: One person is understood to have been seriously injured and two moderately injured following a serious crash in Kawerau, a Police spokesperson says. The... Read More

Baycourt is back to business at level 1

It is a bit of a case of déjà vu, but Baycourt Community & Arts Centre is utterly thrilled to be getting back to business. With most of New Zealand... Read More