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Church trying to tackle domestic abuse

New Zealand has one of the worst rates of domestic violence in the developed world and a local church is bringing awareness to this for White Ribbon Day. Reverend... Read More

Keeping the college cool

He's stylist or groomer to the students, the young men of Tauranga Boys' College. If the TBC 1st XV is looking especially slick before the big game or on the... Read More

Ziggy Alberts to perform at Soper Reserve in 2020

Singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts has released five records, started his own label Commonfolk Records, played sold out tours across the world, and his music has... Read More

Council calls for change in legislation

Whakatane District Council is seeking a meeting with Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta to discuss what it says are flaws in the local electoral legislation. ... Read More

Track opening a real milestone

Last Sunday marked the proud culmination of years of hard work by a very special team with the opening of a new walkway in the Kaimai Mamaku State Forest Park. The... Read More

School arson not covered by MOE insurance

Apanui School principal Simon Akroyd is hoping that some poor decision-making by a group of teenagers will lead to some positive steps forward for the school and... Read More

The Big Dee: Family to farewell Derin Greenslade

Big Dee, Derin Greenslade has sadly passed away on November 10 after a short illness. Gregarious, resilient, and a battler to the end, he is leaving a huge... Read More

One dead following Bay of Plenty crash

One person is dead following a crash on a Bay of Plenty highway this morning. A ute and car crashed on State Highway 30, near Awakeri, at 8.15am. "Police can... Read More

Taking cycling to new heights

A new addition to Papamoa's cycle lane has caused some jaw dropping amongst motorists. Papamoa College student Elliott Cope has been enjoying the increased... Read More

Avocados at lowest price in almost three years

Avocados are at their cheapest average price since February 2017, with tomato, lettuce, and cucumber prices also falling, says Stats NZ today. These falls contributed... Read More

NZTA upgrading Ngatea main highway

Blue skies are on the horizon for Ngatea's main street, and it's not just because it's summer. The town's CBD is set to look extra smart quite soon because of... Read More

Dry weather fuelling bush fires, smoke to hit NZ

Another plume of smoke from the Aussie bush fires will track over NZ later today and tonight as the weather conditions in Australia get drier and hotter. WeatherWatch.co.nz... Read More