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Ukraine: Government condemns Russia‘s actions

Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta is condemning Russia's military advance into neighbouring Ukraine with National calling on Labour to act fast to enact... Read More

Discovery: extinct duck found in Central Otago

A newly discovered extinct duck may be key to dating other ancient finds in the Otago region. Researchers working together - from Canterbury Museum and three... Read More

3D printing helps turn ‘bleach’ into rocket fuel

A University of Canterbury Engineering student is using 3D printing to help turn hydrogen peroxide into a non-toxic rocket fuel for the growing aerospace market. Simon... Read More

Council divided over vaccination passes at library

Vaccine passes will be required for people visiting Ōpōtiki iSite and Ōpōtiki District Council chambers from next week but not at the reception area of the... Read More

Covid-19: 6137 new cases, 116 in BOP, one death

There are 116 new cases of Covid-19 in the Bay of Plenty, forming part of a record daily load of 6137, including the death of a patient at Middlemore Hospital... Read More

‘Employment Bridges’ under construction in Rotorua

Rotorua Business Chamber is launching the most intensive programme they've ever undertaken in the employment space to help local employers find staff. ‘Bridges... Read More

Covid-19: Phase 3 from midnight, around 5000 cases

New Zealand is moving into phase 3 of the Government's Omicron response at 11.59pm tonight, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed. Hipkins... Read More

Special space for manus after near drowning

An area of the outdoor pool at Whakatāne Aquatic Centre has been set aside for manus (bombing) after a nine-year-old boy nearly drowned last month. On January... Read More

Whakaari/White Island: Unrest continues

An observation flight has confirmed that volcanic unrest continues at Whakaari/White Island, with some ash emission and vent changes also identified. However,... Read More

Fonterra lifts Farmgate Milk Price

Fonterra Co-operative Limited today lifted its 2021/22 forecast Farmgate Milk Price range to NZ$9.30 - $9.90 per kgMS, up from NZ$8.90 - $9.50 per kgMS. This... Read More

Golden girl: Carrington wins top Halberg Award

Olympian Dame Lisa Carrington's gold medal haul in Tokyo has seen her win big at the 59th Halberg Awards. Carrington has received the Supreme Halberg Award... Read More

Covid-19: Ni-Vanuatu workers copping abuse

A group of Ni-Vanuatu kiwifruit workers have received abuse from members of the Ōpōtiki community since news broke that some Tongan workers have tested... Read More