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Ralph’s last romp in the garden

After more than 10 years of tending to the garden, creating an idyllic place for our littlest residents to explore and play, 85-year-old Ralph Vickers is finally... Read More

Collection: Stunning image of mallard on stamp

A stunning image of a mallard drake in flight captured by a Northland photographer, David Towgood, has been selected as the image for the coveted 2024 Game Bird... Read More

Te Puke beef farmers scoop supreme award

The family behind Te Ranga Farms is focused on optimising the farming system, while protecting and enhancing its natural beauty and freshwater. The 296ha... Read More

Pacific Language Weeks celebrate regional unity

This year's Pacific Language Weeks celebrate regional unity and the contribution of Pacific communities to New Zealand culture. Minister for Pacific Peoples... Read More

Get creative for Easter and win!

Are you feeling arty? Can you paint a rock? Turn driftwood into art? Make a birdbox? Organisers of the Epic Te Puke Easter Egg-Stravaganza Sculpture Trail... Read More

Mum's message two years after son's disappearance

Tomorrow, March 11, will mark the second anniversary of the disappearance of Tauranga man David Holland. David was last seen at his Papamoa Beach home on... Read More

Kiwis march into semifinals in Mount Maunganui

Two New Zealand volleyball pairs will go head-to-head with their international rivals in the semifinals of the Beach Pro Tour Futures in Mount Maunganui today. The... Read More

Ten Lotto players win second division

Ten lucky Lotto players will be feeling fantastic after each winning $24,441 with Lotto Second Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The winning... Read More

Cardboard camp at Oropi School

Oropi School Year 7-8 students are strengthening their leadership skills via a novel type of camping. ‘Cardboard Camp' - a new idea created by the teachers... Read More

Whakatāne bar decision could 'cost lives'

Whakatāne Sport Fishing Club president Heyden Johnston says the decision to stop 'calling the bar” on the river entrance may cost lives. Bay of Plenty... Read More

State highway work plans for March

With most renewal activities wrapping up at the end of the month, contractors are on a final push to complete as much work as weather and time allows. Nighttime... Read More

Road closures on SH29A

From tomorrow, Sunday, March 10, to Thursday, March 14, SH29A, between the Maungatapu roundabout and SH2/SH29A Te Maunga interchange, will be fully closed in... Read More