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Nga wai hono i te po honoured at Huria Marae

Aroha flowed in Huria Marae in Tauranga as a poukai was hosted on April 5 in honour of Te Arikinui Kuīni (The Great Queen) Nga wai hono i te po. It is one... Read More

Metal fragments found in Pams oat bars

A batch of Pams brand Afghan Oat Baked Bars has been urgently recalled due to possible metal contamination, New Zealand Food Safety announced Friday. New... Read More

Youth offender sentenced in Tauranga

This story covers Youth Court proceedings that have statutory suppressions, including the young person's identity. 'The guys you went offending with,... Read More

The JobSeeker on a benefit for 40 years

The longest anyone on JobSeeker work ready has been continuously receiving any benefit is now more than 40 years, data from the Ministry of Social Development... Read More

McClay gets clarification on Tariffs

Trade Minister Todd McClay says his United States counterparts have clarified some details around how the new tariffs regime will work. He said he had asked... Read More

Kiwis urged to rethink food waste

Kiwis are being encouraged to rethink their food habits this May as New Zealand launches its first-ever Food Appreciation Month to fight food waste. Food... Read More

Te Puke farmers shine at BOP Dairy Industry Awards

Te Puke's Young Farmers have been recognised at this year's Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards. Three members of the club placed at the recent awards. Alana... Read More

MyMarathon returns to get hearts racing

Kiwis are tying their laces for a cause as MyMarathon returns, offering a flexible, fun way to fight heart disease—one kilometre at a time. Thousands... Read More

Instil water skills in youngsters, and it ripples

Bay of Plenty primary school students learning water safety skills are sending ripples of knowledge out to those around them. And the trust providing the... Read More

Cross country boys set sights on USA

Twenty-five boys from Tauranga Boys' College's Cross Country team are fundraising furiously to get to the USA's West Coast this September for the trip of a lifetime. The... Read More

Join a walk for Parkinson’s

For David Monk, his Parkinson's diagnosis only came after an acquaintance remarked on his unusual gait. 'She noticed my foot was dragging slightly as I walked... Read More

Invasive pest plants in the crosshairs

Katikati residents are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves to help tackle problematic pest plants at a free, hands-on workshop this weekend. 'We want... Read More