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Day of survival at 49er/FX & Nacra 17 world champs

The scorecard doesn't always tell the full story but it shows Peter Burling and Blair Tuke in a strong position after the second day of the Hyundai 49er, 49erFX... Read More

Zespri to commercialise red kiwifruit  

Kiwifruit consumers in some of Zespri's key markets will soon be able to enjoy Zespri Red Kiwifruit following a decision from the Zespri Board to commercialise... Read More

BOP man proud to serve in Iraq

Bay of Plenty man Timi Rae joined the New Zealand Army to test himself and has just faced his biggest test so far, on his first overseas deployment working... Read More

Politicians size up 14 gram cannabis proposal

Cannabis law that could see New Zealanders legally buy 14 grams of the drug has MPs in a spin. National deputy leader Paula Bennett was told to "chill out" today,... Read More

Insurance contracts to be easier and fairer

New Zealand consumers will have greater certainty about their insurance cover when they need to make claims as a result of proposed government changes. 'Insurance... Read More

Record low possum numbers in Dansey Road Reserve

Record low numbers of possums have been found in the Dansey Scenic Reserve forest. Rotorua Canopy Tours have completed pest monitoring work in the reserve and... Read More

Night works scheduled for SH29A

Resurfacing night works has been scheduled for State Highway 29A from Oropi Road and Cameron Road this week. According to the NZTA, night works will be carried... Read More

Climate change could make hay fever season longer

Rising sea levels, horrendous storms - climate change is hammering the world. But it could also be exacerbating a different kind of problem: hay fever. Increases... Read More

A Summer‘s Day Disco national tour cancelled

The four-stop A Summer's Day Disco national tour has been cancelled. Promoter Neptune Entertainment announced on its Facebook page on Wednesday afternoon... Read More

Name released for Apata crash

Police have now named the man who died in a crash near Apata on Monday. The two car crash was reported at around 5pm and closed the road for some hours. A... Read More

No end in sight for warmer than normal weather

Sub-tropical and nor'west airflows are keeping most of New Zealand warmer than average. Not just for the last half of November. Not just for the first week... Read More

Trial date set for Little Waihi murder accused

A trial date has been set for the man accused of murdering a two-year-old in Little Waihi in March. The man has been charged with murder after Nevaeh Jahkaya... Read More