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Mental health helpline technology launches in NZ

Thousands of Kiwis in crisis are set to benefit from the launch of a new charity's technology which can reduce the time it takes to select and contact a suitable... Read More

Tauranga to sizzle this summer with BBQ battle

The inaugural Battle of the BBQs Tauranga has been unveiled and is set to bring together Kiwis for the BBQ cook-off of the year. The barbeque festival will be held... Read More

Survey highlights motivations for time in nature

Mental and physical health and a desire to connect with history and nature are among the motivations for time in the outdoors, according to New Zealanders who responded... Read More

No new cases of COVID-19 today

There are no new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today, the Ministry of Health has confirmed. Three people are in hospital with Covid-19, one each in Middle,... Read More

Air NZ adds more flights for school holidays

Air New Zealand will ramp up its domestic schedule during the upcoming school holidays to almost 90 per cent of pre-COVID-19 levels. Air New Zealand General Manager... Read More

“New normal” see KTM riders again to the fore

The New Zealand motocross scene burst back into life with a "new normal" COVID-19 atmosphere during a rare double-header event at Mercer at the weekend. The popular... Read More

A new approach to mental health in nursing

With mental health needs rising sharply and services already stretched, the University of Waikato is responding to the challenge with the launch of the new Bachelor... Read More

The hunt is on for NZ‘s best sausage roll

Bakers all around New Zealand are being encouraged to enter their sausage rolls in the Bakels Legendary Sausage Roll competition. NZ Bakels, the name behind 23... Read More

Man pleads not guilty to murder charge

A 24-year-old man charged with murder in connection to the death of Hamilton man Sao Young is denying the charge. The accused appeared in Hamilton District Court... Read More

Dairy sector calls for action on mental health

To mark the start of Mental Health Awareness Week in New Zealand, the dairy sector is calling for rural mental health to be a priority. DairyNZ, Federated Farmers... Read More

Public housing wait list nears 20,000 households

The public housing wait list surged to nearly 20,000 households by the end of July, as the COVID-19 economic slowdown continues to bite. Newly-released figures... Read More

Mother just wants justice for son killed in crash

A man has been charged with manslaughter after the car he was driving collided with a 'fun-loving, hardworking” motorcyclist in the Bay of Plenty. Grant... Read More