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Survey highlights impact of eczema in NZ

New Zealanders with eczema are caught in a relentless pursuit of relief from the life restricting physical symptoms, leading to frustration and a diminished... Read More

Tauranga man's mission to save lions

Lions stuck in 'filthy” cages on canned hunting farms, bred to be bought and shot by foreign trophy hunters. A black market of lion bones. Farmers... Read More

Celebrations for 100 years of Four Square

Four Square Mount Maunganui will be celebrating 100 years of Four Square on July 4. Four Square's roots stretch back a century ago when on July 4, 1924, a... Read More

SH29 Kaimai Range closures for July

A scheduled closure on State Highway 29 Kaimai Range will take place over four nights from Sunday, July 14, to Wednesday, July 17, from 8pm to 3.30am each night.... Read More

Morinaga baby biscuits recalled due to animal poo

New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Tokyo Food Company Ltd and Wholesale Club in their recall of imported Morinaga brand Manna Bolo baby biscuits because the... Read More

Tai Mitchell rugby: 86 years down the track

It's a rugby tournament for the generations. Ray Atkin's father-in-law played in the Tai Mitchell tournament 40 or 50 years ago. Ray's son played in the tournament... Read More

Company insolvencies and liquidations up

High numbers of company insolvencies and liquidations point to extremely harsh trading conditions in construction, hospitality and retail, an expert says. Data... Read More

Second sentencing in Brazilian migrant sex scheme

Maristela De Souza, a Brazilian woman, has been sentenced to 10 months home detention after being charged, along with co-defendant Michael James Sloan, with... Read More

Council adopts $11.8 billion transport plan

A plan representing $11.8 billion of transport priorities over the next 3-6 years has been adopted by Waikato Regional Council. The Waikato Regional Land... Read More

NZ navy prepares for international war exercise

The Royal New Zealand Navy maritime sustainment vessel HMNZS Aotearoa is in Pearl Harbor, readying to be a major part of the New Zealand Defence Force's contribution... Read More

Portia to retire from international rugby

One of the most recognisable and decorated players in world rugby, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, is annoucning she will retire from international rugby after the... Read More

Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award opens

The 2025 round of the Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award is now open for entries from artists of all visual art forms. 'We are pleased to offer an early bird... Read More