3:23:26 Tuesday 23 September 2025

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Clayton McMillan to be named new Munster coach

Clayton McMillan will depart as Chiefs coach at the end of the current Super Rugby season. Newstalk ZB has reported McMillan will head to Irish club Munster,... Read More

Exciting fundraiser for Whakamārama School

Whakamārama School PTA is starting the year off with a bang after an incredible 2024, where they raised $35,000 through donations, sponsorships, grants, and... Read More

Funding to begin for life-extending cancer drugs

A Whakatāne man with terminal cancer says he has outlived his life expectancy after joining a trial for cancer drugs that will be funded in New Zealand from... Read More

Art installations honour Te Puna identity

Two original artworks will be installed in the Te Puna Memorial Hall foyer. Both were created for the space by Que Bidois and Sam Allen. Que's images,... Read More

Waihī Powerball player wins $10.5m

A lucky Powerball player from Waihī will be jumping for joy after winning $10.5 million with Powerball First Division in Wednesday night's live Lotto draw. The... Read More

Marine precinct sale: Judge reserves his decision

The sale of Tauranga's marine precinct could cause 'irreversible harm” and drive some businesses out of town, a court has been told. Tauranga City... Read More

Aircraft crash at Tauranga: one person trapped

Update, 8.54pm: One person is being transported to Tauranga hospital as a precaution following a light aircraft crash at Tauranga Airport tonight. 'Emergency... Read More

Ngāti Ranginui thrill audience with performance

Hundreds of hours of practice all came down to an exceptional 30 minutes on stage for the team representing Tauranga Moana at the world's biggest kapa... Read More

Buying a house in NZ's cheapest region

If you're a two-adult, two-car household with two children, you need to be earning at least $78,500 to be able to afford the cheapest median-priced house... Read More

The tool for forecasting volcanic eruptions

The Whakaari/White Island tragedy has led scientists to develop an eruption predictor tool using AI, which they hope will prevent another fatal volcanic disaster. Twenty-two... Read More

Comvita cuts 67 jobs in EU and UK offices

Honey producer Comvita's bitter financial losses have been sweetened by maintaining market share across a number of Asian markets, in the face of 'seismic”... Read More

Drought-like conditions, worst in 50 years

Farmers around the North Island are being warned to prepare for drought conditions as the late summer dry period continues. In Taranaki, it's being described... Read More