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Weekend newsfeed: Settled, but windy weather

Some rain, if any, is possible for some regions in New Zealand this weekend. In its latest weather update, WeatherWatch.co.nz says a weak low pressure zone... Read More

Awards evening showcases hardworking community

The hardworking community members and groups of Tauranga and Western Bay have been recognised for their contributions at the Western Bay Community Awards. More... Read More

A peep behind the shelterbelts

Tamarillos, passionfruit, swiss chocolate, vanilla, strawberry…. These are just some of the flavours, the tastes, that will be explored in a brand... Read More

Boat Day, a highlight for Matahui School students

Boat Day is a highlight in the school calendar and a cherished tradition at Matahui School since its inception in 1989. Matahui School held its annual Boat... Read More

Cranch Cup comes to Mount Maunganui

Coastal schools of Mount Maunganui and Whangamata have sccoped up the Cranch Cup at the inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival held at Maori Bay, Muriwai... Read More

Dissecting Dick’s 10,000 metres…again

It was 1974 and colour television had just been introduced to New Zealand households. So had the name of a new New Zealand sporting hero - that of an unlikely,... Read More

What you need to know about NZ's recession

The headlines have spoken - "GDP: It's official - we're in recession" and "New Zealand slips into double-dip recession amid rate hikes". Stats NZ... Read More

Tauranga young gun with the world at is feet

Tauranga is quickly becoming a hub of Athletics talent, with several world class coaches driving Tauranga's talent to achieve at a global level. The... Read More

Conviction overturned due to impact on man's mana

A man has had a conviction for obstructing a police officer overturned due to the impact it would have on his mana. Joshua Green, also known as Joshua... Read More

Cows involved in BOP crash

A driver is lucky not to have sustained injuries following a crash between the vehicle they were driving and some cows. Emergency services were called to... Read More

Park, cemetery workers strike over pay stalemate

Seventy-five workers from Rotorua council-controlled organisation Infracore will stop work for eight days starting on Friday in a bid to end eight months of... Read More

Animal deaths: Cattle farmers fined $23,000

A Waikato cattle farming family have been fined $23,000 for failing to provide sufficient food and care for their animals, resulting in more than half a dozen... Read More