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Guy Fawkes: Calls to think of animals this weekend

The public sale of fireworks is again being called into question as veterinarians, animal welfare organisations, and pet owners brace for the impact of fireworks... Read More

Speedway to host Super Bowl & fireworks display

High-horsepower Super Saloons make their season debut in Tauranga this weekend. The much-loved four wheel machines will provide the first title action of... Read More

Pedestrian and car collide in Mount Maunganui

One person has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Mount Maunganui. Emergency services were called to reportes of a pedestrian being hit by... Read More

Protest rumbles as gold mine set to reopen

Gold mining is returning to Mt Karangahake this summer, but not without unearthing old rumbles with protesters. The decade old feud between gold miners and... Read More

House prices begin to rise - CoreLogic

After remaining flat in September, CoreLogic's national House Price Index posted the first rise in property values since March 2022, up 0.4 per cent in October... Read More

Tauranga CBD touted as asset for staff retention

Majority of professional businesses in Tauranga's City Centre believe being located in the CBD will be an asset in attracting and retaining employees for the... Read More

International talent to grace Suzuki series

The Suzuki International Series will again feature international talent when the 2023 edition kicks off at Taupo in December. British rising star Davey Todd,... Read More

Beachgoers urged to leave beanbags at home

Leave your beanbags at home if you are heading to the beach this summer - that is the call from Northland's environmental watchdog after a burst beanbag... Read More

Climatewatch: Just what is going on with El Niño?

Warmer than average sea surface temperatures near Australia and north of NZ are complicating the El Niño outlook for our part of the world. El Niño... Read More

New data reveals youth mental health trends

With the annual Gumboot Friday fundraising appeal this Friday, the youth-focused mental health charity I Am Hope, led by founder Mike King, is sharing important... Read More

Fatal house fire in Hamilton

An investigation is underway into the cause of a fatal house fire. Police have released a statement this morning confirming that one person has died in a... Read More

NZ A Beach squads named for 2023-24 summer

Volleyball New Zealand has confirmed the 15 players to take part in the New Zealand A Beach Volleyball programme for the 2023-2024 summer. Following a trial... Read More