News

New Zealand Bird Atlas complete

The New Zealand Bird Atlas project has finished, after running for five years from 2019 - 2024. The community involved in the project which ended at midnight... Read More

‘Doctor Who’ nostalgia in Pāpāmoa

People travelling along Pāpāmoa's Gravatt Road at night could be forgiven for thinking a timelord from a long-running British television series is arriving.... Read More

Mum directs her kids in ‘Cats’

It's not often your mum is your director in a musical - but for Paige and Matt Henderson, it's second nature. Their mother, Toni Henderson, is the founder... Read More

Police urge public to be cautious of banking scams

Scammers behind fake term deposits scams have upped their game, and unfortunately, it means consumers need to be even more wary when making banking decisions. Police... Read More

John snaps Best Photographer win for third time!

For the third year in a row, the Weekend Sun photographer John Borren has been named Best Photographer at the New Zealand Community Newspaper Association Awards. The... Read More

Reverend John Hebenton retires

Saying goodbye to nearly 40 years of Anglican ministry - including 12 years based at St George's Anglican Church at Gate Pā - is a decision Reverend John Hebenton... Read More

Squad named for World Rugby U20 Championship

Fresh from winning the inaugural The Rugby Championship Under 20 tournament, the New Zealand squad for the upcoming World U20 Championships has been named. The... Read More

What the tax cuts mean for the housing market

Experts say there was nothing new for real estate in the Government's big announcement. 'It's just going to be status quo,” he tells OneRoof. 'It's... Read More

Council supports expansion of tree canopy coverage

To celebrate Arbor Day and help boost tree canopy coverage, Tauranga City Council is holding its inaugural Free Tree Day. This initiative offers residents... Read More

Te Pāti Māori protests: New Parliament mooted

Te Pāti Māori has issued a declaration of political independence with the intention of starting a Māori Parliament, coming off the back of a mass protest... Read More

Man denies work party sexual violation

Warning: This story contains evidence of a sexual nature which some readers may find upsetting. A man has denied sexually violating an intoxicated woman... Read More

'Don't jeoparadise your safety' - NZ Police

Road users are urged not to jeopardise their own safety or other road users as people prepare to head away for the long weekend. Right throughout Aotearoa,... Read More