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Air NZ staff face discrimination over COVID-19

Air New Zealand staff face fear and discrimination because people worry they could have been exposed to COVID-19, the airline's chief executive says. Chief executive... Read More

Greens call for Matariki public holiday

The Green Party is calling for Matariki to become a public holiday, allowing New Zealanders to celebrate the Maori New Year over a long weekend. Green Party Co-leader... Read More

Connecting Kiwi kids through gaming

A homegrown Kiwi company that bills itself as the Netflix of education content and a NZ foundation, have joined forces to release a new youth, wellbeing game today. ‘Create... Read More

Acorn Foundation partners with Owens Trust

The Acorn Foundation has formed a new partnership with the Owens Charitable Trust to take over the important local programme that has provided tertiary scholarships... Read More

BOP accommodation providers get future-ready

Business confidence amongst local accommodation providers is proving strong as they invest in their facilities and prepare for market recovery. Accommodation... Read More

Harbour City Lions on the hunt for books

A Tauranga institution needs your help. That help will probably come from clearing out the bookshelf, finally unpacking some boxes in the garage or going... Read More

Govt investment a “win for climate & environment”

The Government's proposed $124 million investment in recycling is a 'win for employment, climate and environment” says a local waste campaigner. Bay... Read More

Two dead after SH1 crash

UPDATE 5.25pm: Two people have died following a crash near Galaxy Road on State Highway 1, Tokoroa, police have confirmed. The crash occurred just after 1pm and... Read More

Extra funding to secure medicine supply

The Government is investing $302.6 million to ensure New Zealanders continue to get access to the medicines they need, while at the same time investing more in... Read More

Police name woman killed in Tauranga crash

Police have released the name of a woman who died in a single-vehicle incident last week. Emergency services were called to the crash, near Arundel Road, on Cameron... Read More

LIVE: One new case of COVID in managed isolation

UPDATE: There is one new case of COVID-19 to report in managed isolation in New Zealand today. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says today's... Read More

Road blocked following Western Bay crash

Cordons are in place following a crash in the Western Bay of Plenty. Police received a report of a two car crash on Whakamarama Road, between Old Highway and... Read More