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Six COVID cases in managed isolation in two days

There are six cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation to report in New Zealand since Monday. One of these cases is classified as historical and deemed not infectious,... Read More

Lower speed limits on highways frustrate locals

It's been a summer of change for drivers, with some state highways across Aotearoa having had their speed limit recently reduced. It's all part of... Read More

Thousands gather to farewell officer

More than 1000 family, friends and colleagues gathered to say goodbye to Detective Inspector Gary Lendrum, who passed away on December 30 after a brave battle... Read More

Tractor and truck crash in Pongakawa

No injuries have been reported after a crash between a truck and a tractor in Pongakawa. A police spokesperson says they were called to the incident on Maniatutu... Read More

Celebrating 15 years of Classic Flyers

An automotive extravaganza in Tauranga is set to celebrate Classic Flyers longstanding presence in the community. Attendees will be treated to plane start-up... Read More

Bridge capture glory in 3x3 Quest Tour

Bridge has taken out the Open Men's grade of the 3x3 Quest Tour at the Harbourside Netball Centre in Mount Maunganui. The champions qualified for the showdown... Read More

Ocean open to everyone thanks to beach wheelchair

Wheelchair-bound visitors to Papamoa Beach can now get into the water thanks to new beach wheelchairs. Juliana Carvalho, who has been in a wheelchair for the... Read More

Air NZ updates international schedule

Air New Zealand is extending its COVID-19 international schedule through to 30 June 2021 in response to ongoing travel restrictions and low passenger demand. The... Read More

There‘s snow business in the mountains

On a still and sunny December day when most Kiwis were looking longingly towards the beach, two NIWA researchers had their eyes firmly on the Southern Alps. Adrian... Read More

House prices in Kawerau increase by 132%

House prices in Eastern Bay of Plenty town Kawerau have increased by 132 per cent in the last 10 years. New figures from realestate.co.nz show average... Read More

New choking rules make lunch prep harder

Parents and early childhood education centres are scrambling to come up with nutritious and easy lunch ideas as new rules come into play next week to reduce the... Read More

Cold air moving across the country

It was a windy and wet night overnight with isolated squalls and downpours affecting the upper North Island while colder air moves into the lower North Island. This... Read More