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Man missing in Coromandel for more than a week

More than 30 police and Land Search and Rescue personnel are continuing to search for sightings of Jordan, who was last seen on October 29. Jordan is 29 and... Read More

Art and creative crafts to behold or buy!

It's almost time for the Te Puke Arts Society's annual exhibition, where amazing art and creative crafts will be on display and available for purchase. The... Read More

Youthline moves to 24/7 counselling service

For the first time in its 53-year history, Youthline's phone and text message Helpline is now available to young people 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Previously,... Read More

Serious crash, Matapihi Road, Mt Maunganui

Police are responding to a three vehicle crash, involving two motorbikes on Matapihi Road, near Bayfair Drive, Mount Maunganui. The crash was reported around... Read More

Kids combatting myrtle rust through art

The art of a 12 year-old Mount Maunganui Intermediate School student is helping raise awareness of a major biosecurity threat in the Bay of Plenty. Local... Read More

Bunnies used for science needing a home

Thousands of rabbits are used for science every year, most not making it out alive - in an 'incredibly rare” opportunity, Auckland University is looking... Read More

Where has all the tinned fruit & veg gone?

Supermarket stocks of tinned plums, apples and corn are running low, and it could be a while before supplies bounce back, supermarkets say. Shelves are usually... Read More

Trial: Hope for Kiwis with incurable blood cancer

Cutting-edge New Zealand research into a new cancer treatment using a patient's own immune cells suggests it could be safer and more effective than existing... Read More

Clean sweep for NZ Sprint Car champion in Tauranga

A rare clean sweep held special significance for New Zealand Sprint Car champion Daniel Thomas at Baypark Speedway on Saturday night. Thomas (Hamilton) won... Read More

Meet ‘Roxy’ the school therapy dog!

Have your ever heard of a school having a therapy dog? Well, Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School has one named ‘Roxy'. After seeing the positive impact of... Read More

Does lower speed limits equal reduced emissions?

Many New Zealand drivers will have felt frustration at the lowered speed limits in recent years. But the lowering of speed limits doesn't just save lives,... Read More

Keeping children safe at Guy Fawkes

Before you light fireworks this weekend, take a moment to think of your children. ACC data from the past five years (2018 - 22) shows that the 0-4 age group... Read More