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Painting a forest for Oropi School

The more you look, the more animals and creatures you will find - just like a hidden object game. This is all on the new shipping container found in the grounds... Read More

Maori women more likely to be killed by partner

Maori women are beaten and killed by their partners at the highest rates in New Zealand and they say they are at risk no matter what they do. Research shows up... Read More

Govt to consider advice for Covid-19 hotspots

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says travel restrictions won't be extended to South Korea and Italy, but advice may be given to people in specific regions to... Read More

Amnesty International launches youth award

Amnesty International is launching an award as a nod to the growing want from New Zealand youth to create a more compassionate and sustainable future for themselves... Read More

All four paws on board

A dog is not just an ‘accessory' says a local canine spa operator and their lives need to be enriched just like humans. So a very unique event is to be held... Read More

KiwiSaver changes support responsible investment

New Zealanders' savings in KiwiSaver default funds will soon exclude investment in fossil fuels, the Ministers of Finance and Commerce and Consumer Affairs announced... Read More

No corona virus on cruise ship docking Tauranga

The Voyager of the Seas cruise ship has docked in Tauranga this morning after being diverted from Vanuatu. The diversion is due to seven people on board falling... Read More

Drier than average March ahead but rain possible

The Metservice advises that a front preceded by strong north to northwest winds will move north over the South Island during Tuesday, bringing a period of heavy... Read More

Greerton Lotto wins the weekend

Greerton Village must be one of the luckiest places to shop in the country, with their lucky little Lotto shop again putting them on the map. Greerton Lotto sold... Read More

Coronavirus scare impacting WeatherWatch imagery

The Coronavirus scare is having an impact on some weather infographics and maps at WeatherWatch.co.nz. WeatherWatch.co.nz not only utilises extensive data from... Read More

Power outage at Mount Maunganui

There is a power outage in the Mount Maunganui area. According to the Powerco website power went out at around 2.41pm with 267 properties affected. The estimated... Read More

Hot art at the Atrium raises funds for bush fires

The latest exhibition at the Atrium Gallery in Whakamarama has at its heart the desire by the contributing artists to show support for all those affected by the... Read More