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Piarere roundabout opens to traffic

The Piarere roundabout at the SH1/SH29 intersection near Tīrau opened to traffic on Tuesday night. Transport Minister Simeon Brown said opening the roundabout... Read More

More daylight, more opportunities to exercise

As daylight saving time begins in Aotearoa on Sunday, 29th September, many people worry about the potential disruption to their routines. While some studies... Read More

Man convicted of mask offence refused appeal

A Rotorua man convicted for failing to wear a face mask in a shopping mall during a 2021 Covid-19 lockdown is still fighting to have the conviction overturned. Paul... Read More

BOP Lotto winners' 10K haul

Twenty-one lucky Lotto players, including five from the Bay of Plenty, will be toasting a special win. They have each won $10,509 with Lotto Second Division... Read More

Tauranga artists selected for Te Papa exhibition

The artistic flair, hard work and creative efforts of four local Aquinas College art students have paid off on a national scale. Artwork by Year 11s Nina... Read More

Second-hand clothes diverted from landfills

Diverting secondhand clothes away from landfills to help combat climate change while raising funds for addiction and recovery services is a double win for two... Read More

Tauranga’s bid for fluoride extension denied

Tauranga's council faces 'extreme” costs that could run into millions of dollars if it doesn't fluoridate the city's water by the end of next month after... Read More

Workforce boost in mental health training welcomed

Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey welcomes the significant increase in Health NZ-funded psychiatry registrar places and the increase of Health NZ-funded... Read More

‘Time has arrived’ for a capital gains tax

RNZ's uncut interview show - 30' with Guyon Espiner - returns for a new season on Wednesday. The first guest, ANZ chief executive Antonia Watson,... Read More

Latest Fiji-NZ Army exercise packs a punch

Nearly 50 New Zealand Army personnel have returned from Fiji following a valuable week of mortar and machine gun tactical training exercises. Exercise Cartwheel... Read More

KiwiSavers' $200,000 mistake

Thousands of KiwiSaver members who switched their investments into less risky funds when Covid-19 first hit still haven't switched back - and it could cost... Read More

Pilot vaping project showing teen quit success

A pilot programme led by digital health innovators Ignite Aotearoa and oVRcome is having a 50 per cent success rate in reducing young people's vaping habits. Launched... Read More