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Rainbow youth services get $4 million boost

Mental health services for young people from the rainbow community will receive a boost of $4 million over four years. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says this... Read More

Melanoma NZ: Don’t let a spot become a full stop

It has been labelled 'New Zealand's cancer” because we have the highest incidence rate of melanoma in the world. More than 4000 New Zealanders are diagnosed... Read More

Iconic Kiwis launching cricket campaign

Iconic names from the world of cricket and beyond are set to help make the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup unforgettable. Organisers have launched a campaign... Read More

Weather warning issued for BOP

A severe weather warning is in place for the Bay of Plenty. The MetService is forecasting heavy rain and gale force winds for part of the North Island. "A subtropical... Read More

Remembrance Tree campaign raises more than $800k

Hospices throughout the country have once again been overwhelmed and humbled by the support from Farmers Department Stores and their customers in the lead up... Read More

Event funding key to domestic tourism boost

Tourism Bay of Plenty has been allocated about $865,000 to develop a regional event strategy aimed at boosting domestic tourism. Tourism Minister Stuart... Read More

Tropical low brings rain to the North Island

A tropical low starts to affect the North Island today moving in from the north, bringing heavy rain and increasing wind speeds. The South Island is more settled... Read More

What you need to know about the new COVID cases

As the Ministry of Health investigates the three new community cases of COVID-19 in Auckland, here's what we know so far. Who are the new cases? The three... Read More

LIVE: COVID-19 updates for today

UPDATE 7.50AM: The Prime Minister says genome sequencing hasn't linked the latest Covid-19 community cases to anyone in managed isolation. The three new... Read More

LIVE: COVID levels to change from midnight

People in Auckland need to work from home where possible. Children are asked not to attend school. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the new restrictions will... Read More

International space station flying over tonight

For those who may love to end their Valentine's Day stargazing, they may find they're in for an extra treat this evening if the clouds disperse. The... Read More

Resurfacing work on SH29 this week

Motorists planning to travel over the Kaimai Range this week may need to allow more travel time due to resealing work on State Highway 29. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport... Read More