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Primary sector exports and jobs up again

Primary sector exports and jobs are up again, demonstrating the sector's underlying strength amid the COVID-19 global pandemic and US-China trade war, and supporting... Read More

Further arrests over death of Sao Young

Police have made further arrests in connection to the death of Hamilton man Sao Young.​ Young, 40, was last seen on the evening of March 12 in Hamilton's Insoll... Read More

Traffic delays after crash on SH2

Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a two car crash on State Highway 2 in Whakamarama this evening. NZ Transport Agency says the northbound... Read More

First chick of the season needs a name

The National Kiwi Hatchery in Rotorua is celebrating the hatching of its first chick of the 2020 season - and its staff are calling for help from the public to... Read More

Study may help boost high-grade honey production

Researchers have found a unique group of microorganisms on the surface of mānuka leaves, which could help explain wide variation in the antibacterial properties... Read More

Three new cases of COVID-19

There are three new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand - all detected in recent returnees in managed isolation facilities. There are no new community... Read More

Medicines to carry allergen warnings

Medsafe is introducing labelling changes which will see medicines carry allergen warnings on the package. Last year the medicines regulator held a public consultation... Read More

Muller opens up about panic attacks days into job

Former National Party leader Todd Muller says he began to suffer panic attacks just a few days into the job, after ousting Simon Bridges. The Bay of Plenty MP... Read More

Panepane Purakau submissions available

Submissions on the proposed return of ownership of Panepane Purakau are available for the public to view ahead of Western Bay of Plenty District Council making... Read More

Moving the courthouse on CBD wishlist

The Opotiki community's wishlist for its central business district includes moving the courthouse, additional greenspaces, refurbished shopfronts and a one-way... Read More

Four car crash on Hewletts Road

UPDATED: One person has sustained minor injuries following a crash in Mount Maunganui. Police were called to a four car nose-to-tail on Hewletts Road, near the... Read More

Improved opening hours for Waihi Beach Library

Waihi Beach residents will be able to visit their library and Council offices every day from Monday to Saturday, following changes to make opening hours more convenient... Read More