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See the passion behind the bloom at orchid show

Caleb Lamond still remembers walking into his first orchid show 30 years ago, and he hopes those attending next week's two-day Tauranga event get that same feeling... Read More

Police urge caution with scam email circulating

Police are warning people to be on alert for the latest round of email scams referencing Police and other justice agencies. "The email claims authorities... Read More

Rare treat for fans of romantic music

When Scholars Baroque Aotearoa performs Robert Schumann's ‘Requiem' on September 14, it will be just the second time it's heard by an audience in New Zealand.... Read More

Choking warning issued over jelly cups

New Zealand Food Safety is warning consumers not to consume mini jelly cups containing konjac as they may present a significant choking hazard, particularly... Read More

Slip obstructing SH2 in Waimana Gorge

Police advise that a slip is obstructing State Highway 2 in the Waimana Gorge in eastern Bay of Plenty. "SH2 Waimana Gorge is currently affected by a large... Read More

Gales and rain across New Zealand

An active front is forecast to move onto the South Island from the west during Monday evening, preceded by heavy rain for western areas, and northwest gales,... Read More

Four Kiwis qualify for finals

Mons Roisland from Norway, Cameron Spalding from Canada and Kokomo Murase from Japan have qualified in the top positions through to today's finals at the... Read More

Drug arrests made in trans-Tasman operation

Nearly 200 arrests have been made and tens of kilograms of drugs seized as part of a second trans-Tasman operation this month, slashing at the pockets of organised... Read More

NZ’s Piera Hudson in top form

The Winter Games NZ alpine action continues today at Coronet Peak with the second FIS ANC Slalom race. On Friday, the fast-paced action of the ski racing... Read More

Volunteers needed to plant Kōpūrererua Valley

The Kōpūrererua Valley Rotary Centennial Trust needs 200 volunteers to plant 4500 native trees and shrubs on September 29. This milestone event - part of... Read More

Trick of the Light returns to Tauranga for Escape

Scotland, China, and now our city - theatre company Trick of the Light will return to Tauranga for Escape. The Wellington-based theatre company is set to... Read More

Challenging anthology confronting but heartwarming

Some evocative Springstein lyrics started it. Geordie indie rocker Sam Fender unwittingly kicked it along. And between them, they fired the creativity of... Read More