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It takes a team for MND awareness

Having a dance off, broadcasting an online tutorial on how to make a delicious chocolate fudge cake, or running an online art auction are just some of... Read More

Flooding keeps Kopu-Hikuai Rd closed

12pm update: Police advise that the Kopu-Hikuai Road along the State Highway 25 is closed due to flooding. Currently there are no diversion via the Tairua... Read More

Queen’s Birthday Monday continues to be wet

North Islanders desperate for rain for months have finally had their wishes answered over the weekend. 'It's still not enough to make up for all the weeks... Read More

Homicide investigation launched in Opotiki

Bay of Plenty Police are investigating a homicide in Waihau Bay, east of Opotiki after being called to an address in the early hours of this morning. "Police... Read More

Moving Day for the farming sector

Moving Day today on June 1 is a big day in the farming calendar and requires good planning and communication to ensure success. It involves not just moving a... Read More

Services to education honoured in Queen‘s awards

'I'm grateful that someone felt that I was worthy enough to be nominated,” says Graham Preston on hearing that he was being awarded the New Zealand Order... Read More

Wellingtonians sing Marina’s praises

Steering his new $2million boat home to Wellington from Auckland didn't quite go to plan for John Morgan and his family. Pleasure craft, ‘Transition', is... Read More

Medicine, music and philanthropy honoured

Traditional Maori medicine expert Robert McGowan reckons getting recognition from the Queen could encourage more people in Tauranga to help take care of the whenua.... Read More

Plants, recovery and education earn people OM

'I can't use a computer but I'm very good at weeding.” With a sentiment like that it is no surprise that Jo Dawkins is being made a Member of the New Zealand... Read More

Two dead following glider crash near Taupo

Police have confirmed two people have died following a glider crash at Mt Tauhara, near Taupo on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services were notified of the... Read More

Kids keen for football return

Two months with no sport has been tough for many, which is why Fun First Football owner Colm Kenny wanted to get kids back on the field as quickly as possible. 'During... Read More

Two vehicle crash on Kaimai Range

Two vehicles have crashed on SH29 in the Kaimai Range this afternoon. Police were called about 3.35pm to SH29 near Old Kaimai Rd following a report of the two-vehicle... Read More