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When your name matches your sport

Denzel Dance in hip hop. Seb Wheeler in mountain biking. Cody Waters in swimming. And basketballers with the last names Hooper and Fowler. It's almost written... Read More

Sisters diagnosed with same cancer two years apart

Whakatāne woman Rochelle Hollowood's 'whole life changed” when she found out she had breast cancer. The shocking news came two years after her sister... Read More

Steamers steam ahead in home game match

Bay of Plenty Steamers are celebrating a 33-20 win over Taranaki Bulls in Round 6 of the Bunnings Warehouse National Provincial Championship. Bay of Plenty... Read More

Waikato and BOP state highway works for September

The 2024/25 road renewal season has taken a significant step forward this week, with road rebuilding getting underway across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Road... Read More

Veg Babies are born

An initiative designed to inspire people to grow their own greens is gathering public support for its launch in October. Veg Babies is the brainchild of Heidi... Read More

A man in love with butterflies

Norm Twigge has a delightful way of describing butterflies. 'In a lot of cultures, they're considered spiritual beings. So every time you see one, remember that... Read More

One injured following crash in Te Puke

One person has received moderate injuries following a vehicle crash in Te Puke. Police said a single vehicle crash was reported to Police around 7am on No... Read More

Chilly week ahead

A complex trough of low pressure is moving over the North Island on Monday, bringing rain or showers, says a MetService spokesperson. This will be followed... Read More

Seven golds at world champs for NZ dragon boats

New Zealand dragon boat teams are returning from the Club Crew World Championships in Italy with seven gold and three silver medals. Seven dragon boat clubs,... Read More

Six Lotto players share $1 million

Six lucky Lotto players from Auckland, Tauranga, Rotorua, Gisborne and Paraparaumu had luck on their side on Saturday night after each winning $166,667 with... Read More

How funerals have changed over time

After more than 30 years in the industry, Mike Savage has seen his fair share of change in the way funerals are held - from children now attending services,... Read More

Fifth generation bowler competes at AIMS Games

Peering through a microscope, you'd probably see tiny bowls floating around in Niamh Tyson's blood. The 13-year-old Pyes Pā student is the fifth generation... Read More