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Last days to be in to win $10,000 in cash prizes

Entries for the Trustpower Photographic Exhibition close at midnight this coming Friday, January 10. The exhibition challenges aspiring and professional... Read More

Original NZ SAS soldiers plan one last sortie

The last remaining members of New Zealand's original Special Air Service squadron are set to reunite in Tauranga this year - but they need the public's help to... Read More

Australian bush fires prompting police calls in NZ

Another unprecedented plume of smoke from Australia crossed New Zealand overnight, this time Auckland and the upper half of the North Island, where about half... Read More

2020 declared year of the seabird

Forest & Bird has declared 2020 the year of the seabird, saying this is the year New Zealanders have a chance to turn things around for more than 35 species of... Read More

Two crashes on Pyes Pa Road

There have been two crashes on Pyes Pa Road this afternoon. Police were alerted to a vehicle collision on Pyes Pa Road, between Joyce Road and Oropi Gorge Road... Read More

NZ skies turn orange as Australia smoke arrives

WeatherWatch report that another unprecedented plume of smoke from Australia is crossing New Zealand. This time it is passing over Auckland and the upper half... Read More

NZ Defence Force to send support to Australia

Minister of Defence Ron Mark today announced New Zealand is sending three Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 helicopters and crew, and two NZ Army Combat Engineer... Read More

Two crashes at same intersection at midday

One Tauranga intersection had two crashes occur at nearly the same time this afternoon. Police received a report of the two separates crashes at the same location... Read More

Top baby names of the past 120 years

John, David, William, Margaret, Mary and Elizabeth have topped the list of the most popular baby names in New Zealand over the past 120 years. The Department... Read More

Lotto player wins $1 million

A lucky Lotto player from Alexandra will be celebrating in style after taking home $1 million with Lotto First Division in Saturday's live Lotto draw. The winning... Read More

Hundreds of cars to take over Mount Maunganui

What started as an idea and concept overseas, has made its way to Tauranga thanks to Wayne Brake. Car enthusiasts have been putting on car events that feature... Read More

Homeless make way for summer rush

Lynette Haines doesn't fit the stereotype of a typical homeless person. Groomed, smart and articulate and at 71 still working. This woman with needs herself... Read More