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MetService issues severe thunderstorm watch

6.15pm update: MetService has updated the Severe Thunderstorm Watch, with the areas affected being Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, and Taupo. "Scattered... Read More

The complications of type 1 diabetes

Every time Brendan Ward gets his eyes checked, it is a relief to hear they have not deteriorated. The 43-year-old started to experience problems with his... Read More

BOP Social football's first international fixture

The social football season is usually finished by October but that hasn't stopped Tauranga's Otumoetai FC Originals hosting the Les Verts de Papara football... Read More

Remembering the history of Pūkorokoro

A community on the western coast of the Firth of Thames is sharing stories of the past to ensure future generations learn and remember the history that has shaped... Read More

Wilde and Gentle claim Noosa Triathlon titles

Kiwi Hayden Wilde has claimed victory on debut in a new course best time at the 40th anniversary edition of the Garmin Noosa, while Australian Ashleigh Gentle... Read More

Food drive: fences and volunteers needed

Volunteers with available fences and time are needed across Papamoa for the 2023 Emergency Services Food Drive, which is fast approaching. 'Do you have a... Read More

Survey identifies top issues facing schools

A national survey of secondary principals has found the top issues facing schools is providing support for vulnerable students and recrutiing quality teachers. Secondary... Read More

Brain cancer: Family told to prepare for the worst

Eight-year-old Lachie Love knows there is "an egg in his head". But neither he - nor his little brother Harry - have been explicitly told that it is a rare... Read More

Some trades apprentices in line for refund

National training institute Te Pūkenga is refunding more than $500,000 in fees to plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying apprentices. The repayment follows... Read More

Pilot Bay sand replenishment to start

Due to the wet weather last week, the works to replenish the sand at Pilot Bay ahead of a long, hot summer are now anticipated to get underway from this week... Read More

Cast a line to help fund coastguard boat!

Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard invites the public to enter its first-ever fishing competition next weekend in an effort to hook remaining funds needed for its... Read More

SPCA’s urgent plea for summer fosters

New Zealand's oldest and largest animal welfare charity is pleading for summer foster volunteers, as SPCA Centres around the country battle a tidal wave of kittens... Read More