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Cambridge Road overbridge open day for public

Waka Kotahi NZTA are holding an open day for the Tauranga community to come and find out what to expect during the next stage of the Takitimu North Link work. Major... Read More

Is gene modification the option for better food?

Gene modification and editing technologies have sparked some uproar in recent years, with New Zealand fighting to hold its position as a producer of top quality... Read More

Dame Lynda Topp launches Rewild campaign

Fish & Game New Zealand has launched a public awareness campaign to hook New Zealanders on the experience of freshwater fishing and hunting. The Rewild campaign,... Read More

6.9M quake strikes near Indonesia

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake has struck the Banda Sea region in Indonesia according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The quake struck at... Read More

International Pathology Day

Once a year, time is taken to reflect on the importance of pathology services to both medicine and the patients who critically need pathology results for their... Read More

Film about unloved book wins 2023 IYSFF

A heart-warming short film portraying the journey of an untitled book that finally finds a loving home clinched top honours in this year's International Youth... Read More

Riders braced for 2023 cross-country champs

The Kiwi dirt bike racing community is primed and ready for the delayed start to the 2023 edition of the New Zealand Cross-country Championships, with opening... Read More

Business owner loses $10,000 in Facebook scam

Businesses are being warned their insurance may not cover them for losses resulting from online marketplace scams. In a recent case investigated by the Insurance... Read More

Helicopter will inspect power poles in BOP

Using a low flying helicopter to inspect parts of its rural network is the Powerco strategy to prevent power issues in Bay of Plenty this month. The work is... Read More

Māori women’s team ready for 2024 Pacific Cup

The first Aotearoa Māori Women's cricket team is set to contest the Pacific Cup tournament, to be held in Tamaki Makaurau Auckland in January next year. The... Read More

Cost of living, an issue for Hospitality industry

The current cost of living challenges are presenting additional obstacles to hospitality businesses that were once thriving. The Restaurant Association is... Read More

Slips and flooding on SH2 and SH38

Roading crews are working to clear slips, debris and fallen trees caused by flooding in the Gisborne and Napier regions overnight. State Highway 2 between... Read More