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Simple act by Rotorua made goods inspires kids

What do you get when you take little boys and girls who have been playing football in worn, ragtag and cobbled-together jerseys--and, for many, borrowed boots--and... Read More

Unsettled conditions for King‘s Birthday Weekend

For the first King's Birthday weekend in over 70 years and the first weekend of meteorological winter, MetService is advising holidaymakers to keep up to date... Read More

Gang of Tauranga teens‘ crimes found on iCloud

A gang of teens as young as 13 have been caught breaking into cars, doing drugs, and driving recklessly in the Tauranga area through a shared iCloud account. A... Read More

Speeding up family court, reducing family stress

A new law passed on Tuesday night could see up to 25 per cent of Family Court judges' workload freed up in order to reduce delays, says Minister of Justice Kiri... Read More

Report shows shoppers tightening belts

NZ Post's eCommerce Spotlight report for the first quarter of 2023 shows Kiwis are tightening their belts in tough economic times. "Shoppers spent more than $1.36... Read More

Hiking: Safety first this long weekend

The winter chill is beginning to settle in, but that doesn't mean outdoor recreation is over until summer. The NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is reminding... Read More

Cauliflower steak predicted to trend this winter

Vegetables don't have to be the side dish to main meals this winter, as the seasons brings forth a selection of delicious options for the whānau table. A cauliflower... Read More

Principal hits out over illegal dirt-bike riders

Fed-up residents could take matters into their own hands as frustration about the illegal behaviour of dirt bike riders in Rotorua grows, a school principal fears. Westbrook... Read More

Trust endorses bilingual road signage initiative

Te Arawa Lakes Trust and Te Tatau o Te Arawa are supporting a move to introduce bilingual road signage in Aotearoa because it would enhance the Rotorua Reorua... Read More

Western Bay revamping neighbourhood campaign

Western Bay of Plenty residents are being urged to speak up for their neighbourhoods to help make it a better place to live. Western Bay of Plenty District Council's... Read More

Will you dare to bare for Waipuna Hospice?

Waipuna Hospice is once again challenging the bravest of the brave in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty to dig out their brightest, boldest, and craziest... Read More

NZ Post prices increases for mail

The cost of postage in New Zealand will increase next month. From July 1, everyday New Zealanders can expect the price of sending a standard letter to increase... Read More