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Covid-19: 2100 new community cases, 15 deaths

The Ministry of Health is today reporting 2100 new community cases of Covid-19 and 15 deaths. There are 436 current hospitalisations, seven cases in ICU and 116... Read More

Step Up for respiratory health this September

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ's annual fundraising campaign ‘Breathe Better September' will kick off in a few weeks, and the Foundation is... Read More

Chingy and Lloyd join Juicy Fest 2023 line-up

The line-up for Juicy Festival 2023 has gotten even juicier with the addition of two dominant R&B and hip-hop stars from the 2000s ready to bring the nostalgia. Influential... Read More

Steamers aim for famous Eden Park win

The last time the Steamers won on Eden Park against Auckland, it was to lift the Ranfurly Shield for the first and only time in the province's history. Today,... Read More

What‘s on - mustangs, blues and artful wahines

Good morning and welcome to Sunday Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService are forecasting a fine day with a few clouds... Read More

Two Lotto players win $500,000

Two lucky Lotto players from Auckland will be dancing in their living rooms after each winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's live... Read More

More rain coming this week

On Monday, a shallow low is moving onto the North Island from the Tasman Sea, while a ridge of high pressure will be building over the South Island, says a MetService... Read More

Tight-knit knitting group seeks support

A group of knitters in Te Puke, who are dipping into their own pockets to create and donate woollen clothes, blankets and toys to kids in hospitals, is appealing... Read More

Climbing onto the world stage

Four Tauranga teens are juggling schoolwork, training and fundraising to represent New Zealand in the elite of sport climbing at the end of the month. The... Read More

No one should face cancer alone

The daffodils are yet to bloom, but preparations for Daffodil Day on Friday, August 26, are well underway. Cancer Society nurse Penny Parsons is under no illusions... Read More

Vintage wheels and daffodils

Get ready to rev your vintage and classic engines, and join the Daffodil Rally for Cancer today. This morning hundreds of cars will be on the road and on display... Read More

Arrests made following firearms incident

Update, 5PM: Police have arrested two men following an incident in Welcome Bay where a firearm was allegedly presented and threats made. Officers were called... Read More