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How well did you sleep on World Sleep Day?

In case you didn't know, Friday was World Sleep Day, and Sealy NZ is once again ‘lifting the covers' on how Kiwis are sleeping, New research is revealing... Read More

Thames shoreline protection work starts

Work on design concepts for the protection of Thames is now underway, following project work indicating that $1billion in assets are at risk over the long-term... Read More

Something precious for the Chiefs rugby tonight

There's nothing better than two games of Chiefs footy back to back, say the Chiefs Rugby Club, which has a festival of rugby on tonight, featuring an epic... Read More

Two single-vehicle crashes within half an hour

Emergency services are responding to two single-vehicle crashes within half an hour of each other in Western Bay of Plenty on Saturday morning. Police were... Read More

Weather forecast for the week ahead

MetService has issued a severe weather outlook advisory for New Zealand for the week ahead. A weak ridge of high pressure should extend onto most of New Zealand... Read More

Tiny home compliance nightmare comes to an end

After struggling for 16 months and paying over $40,000 to jump through regulatory hoops, Jane Kay has finally achieved her goal of living in a tiny home on her... Read More

Police seeking help from witnesses

Do you recognise the people in the photo? Police are working to identify this group of people who they believe, alongside others, can assist their enquiries... Read More

Art student's opportunity of a lifetime

The incredible photography of student Grace O'Sullivan is about to tour New Zealand on the 2024 NZQA Level 3 ‘Top Art' annual touring exhibition. Grace... Read More

Things are black and white for Karl

In seven months Karl Tretheway's life has transformed from that of a family man, builder and talented amateur photographer to a harrowing battle with cancer. 'Last... Read More

Speak up if you live in the Western Bay of Plenty

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is encouraging residents from Ōmokoroa, Waihī Beach, Te Puke, Maketu, Kaimai and Katikati to speak up on how they want... Read More

What's on - super heroes, Armageddon, street jazz

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine with southwesterlies... Read More

Growing food resilience this March

From walking the ‘aisles' of your own backyard supermarket, to growing your own lettuce in recycled bottles - there's plenty to learn about food resilience... Read More