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Mortgagee sales on the rise

The number of mortgagee sales looks to be on the rise - but they are still just a fraction of the total market, experts say. A mortgagee sale happens when... Read More

Research shows incontinence affecting NZ women

More than 40 per cent of New Zealand women have problems with incontinence, according to new research. Otago University Professor Jean Hay-Smith, co-author... Read More

Tauranga man jailed for chokehold & machete-chase

WARNING: This story details family violence and may be upsetting. A woman feared for her life as her partner held her in a tight chokehold, covering... Read More

Arlidge grabs bowler of the year double

Mount Maunganui's Nathan Arlidge is amassing a fine record on the bowling green after being named the Bay of Plenty Player of the Year for the second successive... Read More

SH2 remains closed following crash

Update, 7.30pm: State Highway 2 near Pukehina remains closed following a serious crash. Police advise that a scene examination is still ongoing. "It may... Read More

Te Puke "exceptional" on and off the field

Junior rugby in Te Puke is booming after the annual Tai Mitchell rugby tournament. And the town is celebrating. The Te Puke team are 2024 Tai Mitchell Shield... Read More

Volcano owners wish to grant scientists access

The owners of Whakaari-White Island want to grant GNS access to the volcano and would do so immediately if they were legally able to, their lawyer says. James... Read More

Power or food? NZ families being forced to choose

Each year around 40,000 New Zealanders are disconnected from the power supply for non-payment, according to Consumer NZ. They are surviving winter in cold,... Read More

Rising star confirms his future

Rising star Josh Jacomb has committed to the Gallagher Chiefs for the next two years. The 22-year-old earned a spot in the 2024 Gallagher Chiefs wider training... Read More

Housing growth plan prioritises ‘housing crisis'

Rotorua's mayor has welcomed the Government's new housing growth plan, saying it prioritises the 'current housing crisis”. Stage one of the Government's... Read More

New Roads of National Significance may be tolled

Transport Minister Simeon Brown says the seven new roads of significance, which are being fast-tracked, may be tolled to help pay for them. On Friday,... Read More

Auckland Harbour Bridge to light up

If you're passing the Harbour Bridge today after 6pm, you might notice the green and gold lighting design. International Paramedics Day, launched in 2022,... Read More