23:41:39 Thursday 28 August 2025

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Celebrating 65 years of the kiwifruit

The kiwifruit capital of New Zealand is getting ready to celebrate a major milestone. It's 65 years since the fruit that's become synonymous with New Zealand... Read More

Tauranga election: Mahé Drysdale set to be mayor

Tauranga's new mayor Mahé Drysdale is 'excited and daunted” about leading New Zealand's fifth-largest city. Progress results for the Tauranga... Read More

AVIS Magic after victory in the deep south

It all comes down to this - the last round of the regular season where hosting rights for the ANZ Premiership Grand Final will be determined and the third spot... Read More

An unforgettable fabulous fundraising luncheon

Step into a world of vibrant colour and elegance at our upcoming fundraising luncheon, ‘Shimmy into Rio' proudly presented by Althorp Village and Breast... Read More

Universities plead for more government subsidies

Universities are warning of catastrophic consequences if the government does not renew a one-off funding boost made by its predecessor. The sector is in the... Read More

Soil Sisters - united in the pursuit of good food

Founder of the Soil Sisters group in New Zealand, Fran Bailey, is an experienced PR and events consultant. Having spent a decade in the UK working in wellness... Read More

Extratropical cyclone nicking East Cape today

A low pressure zone is this morning peaking in power as it tracks very near the upper to north-eastern side of the North Island, says a WeatherWatch spokesperson.... Read More

Wheeling out learning for whole community

A new bike track at Maungatapu School is seeing some tamariki enjoy their first time on two wheels, and the community learning to ride too. Maungatapu School... Read More

25 Years of Hato Hone St John Health Shuttles

Locals who have volunteered their time to drive free health shuttles for Hato Hone St John will be part of a celebration this weekend. An afternoon tea is... Read More

Further sesame seed recalls due to Salmonella fear

Following Friday's recall of imported sesame seeds, New Zealand Food Safety is supporting further recalls of sesame seed products due to the possible presence... Read More

What's on: music, markets and art

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting rain, possibly heavy... Read More

Experience musical magic

It's time to be transported back in time to the Baroque era in Europe when music was bursting with innovation and fresh musical forms such as a solo concerto. Audiences... Read More