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Lovey dovey night of song with Jackie, Tim & Simon

There's surely no better way to end a sweet Valentine's Day than with romantic love songs, sung by no less than some of NZ's top singing talent. The global... Read More

Rangi’s Reo

Finding an easier method or a ‘hack' for gaining knowledge about anything always appeals to me, and this week I'm embarking on learning Te Reo with Rangi... Read More

Communities rally as school begins

School is back and some families are struggling to afford new uniforms and stationery. Many schools and the community are doing what they can to ensure no one... Read More

Cycleway scores high for user enjoyment

Users of the Omokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway love their experience, according to a recent survey that reveals more than 90 per cent are satisfied with their harbourside... Read More

One person has died at Pilot Bay

Update, 3.50pm: One person has died following a water incident in Mount Maunganui this afternoon. Emergency services were called to Pilot Bay about 2.25pm where... Read More

Mainly settled weather ahead for New Zealand

An anticyclone lies over New Zealand today bringing mainly settled weather. "Basically everywhere is dry today, only Fiordland brings the risk of a light shower... Read More

COVID-19: One returnee with coronavirus has died

A person with COVID-19 who was in North Shore Hospital has died, the Ministry of Health says. This comes as news of two new COVID-19 cases are reported in New... Read More

One moderately injured following Otumoetai crash

One person is injured following a vehicle hitting a power pole in Otumoetai. Police received a report of a car crashing into a power pole in Lemon Grove Ave about... Read More

COVID-19 vaccine arriving earlier than expected

The first doses of the only Covid-19 vaccine so far approved for use in New Zealand are due to arrive, earlier than expected, next week. Officials have plenty... Read More

Government pays $40 million in Psa settlement

The Crown and kiwifruit sector plaintiffs have reached an out-of-court settlement to the long-running litigation arising from the 2010 incursion of the kiwifruit... Read More

Valentine’s Day marks increase in romance scams

Netsafe is calling for vigilance as scammers target online love seekers February 14 is meant to be a day for romance and roses - but a concerning number of people... Read More

What‘s on - Doggy Day out, markets and art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. Today the MetService is forecasting a partly cloudy day with light winds and sea... Read More