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More studying online, with education flexibility

A prominent educationalist says with more Kiwi kids engaging in part-time online learning this summer, it's positive that Children's Commissioner Judge Andrew... Read More

No pleas entered for alleged hot pool assault

A second man has been charged in connection with an alleged attack at Rotorua's hotpools. Nikora O'Neill, 21, appeared at Rotorua District Court on Monday where... Read More

Speed skate champ set to establish BOP club

Tauranga could start to see a whole lot more speed skaters on the streets. Romina Rojas, who won a gold medal at the New Zealand Roller Sports Speed Championships... Read More

The secret lives of eels

It's 10pm and NIWA trucks are driving along Thornton beach towards the Rangitaiki river mouth, a 10 minute drive West of Whakatane. At 10:30pm Waikato university... Read More

Drug checking services have reduced harm

New figures released by KnowYourStuffNZ show that drug checking this summer resulted in the vast majority of people who attended drug checking choosing not to... Read More

Govt ‘too relaxed’ over new COVID-19 strains

A former WorkSafe inspector says procedures at airports, ports and MIQ facilities are far too relaxed to prevent one of the new strains of COVID-19 getting into... Read More

Villains of the rock scene

'We are the champions, my friends 'And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end 'We are the champions 'We are the champions.” The lyrics to the iconic... Read More

Mt Ruapehu drops back to alert level one

The Volcanic Alert Level for Mount Ruapehu has been lowered to one. The Department of Conservation closed the summit area of Mount Ruapehu on December 21, 2020.... Read More

Driver has booze lock on ignition for 6 years

A convicted drink-driver spent more than six years obliged to prove their sobriety - or not - each time they drove. That person is one of around 3800 ordered by... Read More

Fine week ahead for most of NZ

Warmer summertime air and a stubborn high have MetService forecasting a pleasant week ahead for most Kiwis, with only couple of weather features around the fringes... Read More

Hotel room incomes plummeted in 2020 - TIA

New data shows the devastating impact of the pandemic on New Zealand hotel revenues, with overall room income in 2020 falling by 40 per cent. The Tourism Industry... Read More

Kainga Ora to improve some BOP homes

Kainga Ora will spend more than $12 million this year on improvements to homes across the Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Taranaki. About $6.54m will be spent on... Read More