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Convention Centre Fire ruled accidental

Fire and Emergency New Zealand investigators have found the cause of the New Zealand International Convention Centre fire in Auckland's city centre on October... Read More

Te Puke supermarket workers facing abuse

Staff at a Te Puke supermarket are suffering almost daily abuse from customers, says a concerned mother of a worker. The woman, who did not want to be named,... Read More

COVID-19: What happened in New Zealand on April 21

Five new cases of COVID-19 and a further death were revealed in New Zealand on April 21, a New Zealander was confirmed dead in Peru, more mercy flights for Kiwis... Read More

COVID-19 bringing mixed bag for courier companies

The country's largest courier company expects revenues to be down 30 per cent when New Zealand moves into lockdown level 3 next week. That's despite... Read More

WBOPDC: Preparations for Level Three well planned

Western Bay of Plenty Civil Defence will move to Level Three from 11.59pm on April 27 and is assessing local community needs and preparing resources to enable... Read More

State highway work set to resume at level 3

Work is set to get back underway on state highway projects around the country after New Zealand moves to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 on Tuesday, April 28. Waka Kotahi... Read More

Five arrested for allegedly illegally hunting deer

Five men have been arrested after Police received a report of illegal hunting on in the Waitomo area. About 11pm on Monday, police were called to a rural property... Read More

Court to re-hear David Tamihere appeal

Convicted double murderer David Tamihere has been granted a Royal Prerogative of Mercy to have his case reviewed by the Court of Appeal. Tamihere has spent 20... Read More

Coastguard answers calls for help in lockdown

Coastguard Volunteers across New Zealand remain ready to respond to on-water emergencies as the country prepares to move from level 4 to level 3 next Tuesday. ... Read More

Supporting local restaurants at level 3

While moving to alert level 3 next week will provide relief for some restaurants, the industry isn't out of the woods yet says Restaurant Association CEO Marisa... Read More

Business time for the Weekend Sun

The long night of lockdown is over and The Weekend Sun is coming back over the horizon. Expect it in your letterbox on May 1. Tauranga and the Western Bay's... Read More

IT risks high with COVID-19

Kiwis in lockdown working from home need to take IT hygiene precautions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Delta International Group Managing Director Ian Pollard says... Read More