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Westerlies to prevail across Aotearoa

People are being warned to secure their trampolines with a forecast of prevailing westerlies expected to bring periods of rain and gales across the country. ... Read More

No injuries in power pole crash

No injuries have been reported following a crash in Katikati. Police received a report about 2.55am of a car crashing into a pole on Main Road. A police spokesperson... Read More

Living with aphasia

Everyone has moments where the word you want to say is on the tip of your tongue but it won't come out. For people living with aphasia this moment is a... Read More

Road works planned for SH29

Significant road reconstruction works will take place on State Highway 29 on the western (Waikato) side of the Kaimai Range from next week. Works will take place... Read More

Te Reo Māori celebrated in new 5+ A Day resource

A new story book for young children that showcases kai hauora and traditional Māori knowledge is being launched by the 5+ A Day Charitable Trust to help celebrate... Read More

Jetstar resuming flights from Thursday

Jetstar will resume flights from Thursday, while Air New Zealand is making more than 180,000 of its cheapest fares available, in response to changes to physical... Read More

State Highway 2 reopens after two vehicle crash

UPDATED 8.50pm: State Highway 2 in Judea has re-opened following a crash between two vehicles. Tamatea Arikinui Drive, SH2, was closed between the Waihi Road... Read More

RDA Volunteers recognised with awards

Tauranga Riding for the Disabled and its 120-strong volunteer team have taken time out to celebrate and recognise all the hard work with an awards ceremony at its... Read More

Fairer wages for contracted public service workers

Labour will extend Living Wage guarantees to public service contracted workers - starting with cleaners, caterers, and security guards. This could mean almost... Read More

Small memorial still holds meaning

COVID-19 may have slowed celebrations down, but a service was still organised to remember the men and women who served in the Merchant Navy. Captain Kenneth Camp... Read More

Māori Party reveals plans to change NZ’s name

The Māori Party has announced a raft of plans to help te reo Māori become further recognised as the indigenous language of Aotearoa. To kick-start Māori Language... Read More

Scrub fire near Welcome Bay

UPDATE: Fire crews have been battling a grass fire in Welcome Bay this afternoon. Fire and Emergency northern communications shift manager Colin Underdown says... Read More