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Whakaari/ White Island alert drops to Level 2

GNS Science has dropped the Volcanic alert level for Whakaari/White Island back to Level 2 following a ‘minor' eruption on Friday. The aviation status... Read More

One dies following crash in South Waikato

One person has died following a crash on State Highway 3, Ōhaupō in South Waikato on Friday afternoon. The crash, involving two vehicles, was reported to... Read More

The need to prepare for megathrust earthquake

Whakatāne needs to prepare for a megathrust earthquake and resulting tsunami similar in size and strength to the 2011 Japan event, local GNS researcher Dr Mawera... Read More

NZ Blood workers plan 24-hour strike

More than 290 lab workers, scientists, technicians, and administrators at New Zealand Blood Service have voted to strike after more than seven months of stalled... Read More

New social housing places to support families

New social housing funding in Budget 2024 will ensure the Government can continue supporting more families into warm, dry homes from July 2025, Housing Ministers... Read More

Golf NZ refreshes talent development programme

Golf New Zealand's 2024 Talent Development Programme roster is being refreshed after several of New Zealand's leading young golfers have moved into different... Read More

Tauranga City Council election hopefuls confirmed

Tauranga will soon have its say on who will be running their city for the first time in nearly five years. Candidates for the Tauranga City Council election... Read More

First RMA amendment Bill introduced to Parliament

The coalition Government has on Thursday introduced legislation to slash the tangle of red and green tape throttling some of New Zealand's key sectors, including... Read More

School principal:Kawerau poverty worst in 60 years

Kawerau school principal Ripeka Lessels says the town is suffering the highest levels of poverty she has seen in her lifetime. Ripeka, who is founding principal... Read More

New hub coming for the Merivale community

With Tauranga City Council set to begin construction for a brand-new fit-for-purpose community centre in Merivale in September, the community is buzzing. The... Read More

Tauranga Whai vs Canterbury Rams

During a home game the Tauranga Whai, show resilience against the Canterbury Rams despite fourth quarter struggles. Last night, Whai faced off against the... Read More

Road closed following crash, SH3

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 3, Ōhaupō in South Waikato Police say SH3 is closed between Airport Road and Kapiaki... Read More