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Insufficient funds: Retirees work into 80s, 90s

Just three months ago 93-year-old David Collingwood was working as a science technician. Back in 1949 as a teenager in the air force, he never imagined... Read More

Roar season exciting but risky time

Hunters preparing to head out into the bush for the annual Roar are being urged to make sure they come home unharmed. 'As a hunter, the Roar is an exciting... Read More

Tauranga musician needs life-saving treatment

Chris Robinson needs our help. In June, 2023, he was diagnosed with stage three colorectal cancer, and he needs funds to get to the UK for lifesaving treatment. New... Read More

Elite racers rising to the challenges

After an eventful weekend, NZ's motorcross riders are looking forward to the fourth and final round of their championship on the outskirts of New Plymouth... Read More

Kiwi wins gold in groundbreaking women's event

The big 10-year anniversary of Crankworx Rotorua culminated in an extraordinary milestone for Slopestyle Mountain Biking, marking the first-time female athletes... Read More

Southern Ocean storm spreads gales into NZ

A storm centred near Antarctica with very low air pressure will push gales and heavy rain into parts of New Zealand over the coming days, says a MetService spokesperson.... Read More

Infracore workers strike for living wage

Seventy-five workers at Rotorua's council-controlled organisation InfraCore who would normally be tending to the city's garden beds and graves were instead waving... Read More

SH2 Waihī to Ōmokoroa Project Update

NZTA Waka Kotahi say their crews have had a busy start to the year, making the most of the dry weather and longer days to continue to progress the safety of... Read More

Double homicide: Police make arrest

UPDATE 7.52AM: A 29-year-old man is facing charged following a brawl which left two people dead and other badly injured. A homicide investigation was launched... Read More

2024 Ngarimu VC scholarships announced

Thirteen Māori students have been awarded Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships and Awards in recognition of their dedication and outstanding... Read More

Give Wayne a wave

Meet recent NZTA Waka Kotahi's Roadworker of the Week Wayne Nepe. Wayne holds the role of General Hand in HEB Construction's State Highway 2 Waihī... Read More

Ōmokoroa greenwaste hours extended

Calling all Ōmokoroa green-thumbs… "As the community blossoms and grows, we've noticed an increasing demand for our greenwaste drop-off service,"... Read More