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Samoan RSE workers killed in accident on SH1

The victims in yesterday's horror crash on State Highway 1 in South Auckland have been identified as seasonal workers due to return home to Samoa. Samoan... Read More

Feeding humanity doesn’t have to cost the Earth

A renowned scientist says ethical, abundant food systems that lasted successfully for thousands of years can be reintroduced again. Dr Lyla June Johnston... Read More

Kiwi women take clean sweep of ski podium

The Winter Games NZ action changes gear today with the first of the FIS alpine races scheduled to be held at Coronet Peak. The Winter Games NZ returned to... Read More

Rain ahead across New Zealand

MetService says a strengthening northwest flow is expected to spread over central and southern New Zealand on Wednesday, with embedded fronts bringing rain to... Read More

Bleak weekend ahead as doctor shortage hits region

The weekend ahead is looking bleak for Waikato residents needing medical help, as doctor shortages drag on. The NZ Resident Doctors Association has reported... Read More

Waihī distillery sweeps NZ Spirit Awards

It's official - Wilderkin Spirits Co vodka is rated amongst the top quality vodkas in the country, having been awarded medals for the three vodka products entered... Read More

Takitimu North Link: three bridges completed

Three bridges are now completed, with a massive road construction season ahead for Takitimu North Link says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. The Takitimu... Read More

New CEO at Horticulture New Zealand  

Kate Scott has been appointed chief executive officer of Horticulture New Zealand and will be attending the HortNZ conference in Mount Maunganui this week. Kate... Read More

Orange sediment sample test results in 24 hours

Waikato Regional Council is expecting preliminary results in the next 24 hours from sampling of sediment that turned the Ohinemuri River in the Karangahake Gorge... Read More

What's up next for Dame Lisa Carrington

After her incredible success at the Olympic Games, the kayaking superstar is taking the opportunity to teach a new generation. She's our most successful Olympian... Read More

Fatal crash on SH1, near Ramarama

Three people have died and three others are seriously injured following a crash on State Highway One this afternoon. All lanes heading north and south are... Read More

School visit to SH2 Devil’s Elbow progress

Big trucks, diggers, road signs, soil anchors and lots and lots of big boulders. Last Wednesday's visit to Hawke's Bay's Tūtira School by crews... Read More