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NZ health provider raises hearing loss awareness

Kiwis across the country can take part in the Great Big Hearing Check 2020 throughout March, as a nationwide hearing health care provider looks to raise awareness... Read More

Travel insurance restrictions due to COVID-19

As the Coronavirus situation continues to develop the Insurance Council of New Zealand is urging those who have purchased travel insurance to speak with their insurer... Read More

Kiwis conquer Enduro bike race

New Zealanders dominated the top spots at the Giant Toa Enduro mountain bike race in the Bay of Plenty. Five Kiwis took out podium positions against more than 300... Read More

Connecting to the environment by closing the loop

Tauranga woman Shirley Simmonds has been a 'zero waster” for as long as she can remember. She says it's her role as kaitiaki to think circularly, creating... Read More

More than 30 cats seized after warrant executed

A total of 32 cats with various health issues have been seized after a search warrant has been executed by SPCA staff. 'We investigated and found an excessive... Read More

LIVE: Coronavirus update from the MOH

Health authorities have assured New Zealanders there is no rationing of testing for the Covid-19 coronavirus, with capacity to test hundreds of patients a day.... Read More

Summer ice warning as rain forecast

Drivers are being warned of the risk of "summer ice" as rain is forecast for the region tomorrow afternoon. Transport Agency System Manager Rob Campbell says... Read More

Oceans celebrates 20 years in style

Mount Maunganui are the overall winners of the 20th Oceans event. Mount hosted the event weekend event, which presented four days of fine weather and some... Read More

New Honorary Colonel reignites military career

A newly appointed Honorary Colonel for 3/6 Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, is determined to 'preserve and protect” the Battalion's military... Read More

Police pursue stolen vehicle through BOP

UPDATED 11.59AM: A man is facing a number of driving related charges following a pursuit in the Bay of Plenty today. Police spotted a stolen vehicle in Rotorua... Read More

Further support for virus-affected businesses

Businesses affected by the coronavirus can access immediate government support after two further initiatives were approved by Cabinet yesterday, Economic Development... Read More

$25.1 million win a “total surprise” for mother

A mother from Hawke's Bay has claimed one of the life-changing $25.1 million prizes from Saturday's historic $50 million Powerball Must Be Won draw. The woman... Read More