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Tauranga Sports fight back to keep streak alive

Tauranga Sports have held firm at the top of the Baywide Premier competition, surviving a stern challenge from Te Puna to maintain their unbeaten run in round... Read More

Māori boxer Emma Nesbitt earns world title shot

Rising Māori boxing star Emma 'Little Miss” Nesbitt is on the brink of a world title opportunity after securing a WBA world title eliminator bout in Auckland... Read More

Winter health surge warning

Hato Hone St John is urging New Zealanders to protect their health this winter as the ambulance service prepares for seasonal demand. In a media release this... Read More

Civil Defence issues alert test reminder

New Zealanders can expect to receive a test of the national emergency mobile alert (EMA) system this month. In a social media post, NZ Civil Defence said... Read More

Crash blocks lane on SH29A in Greerton

A three-vehicle crash has blocked a lane on State Highway 29A in Greerton. The incident was reported about 9am between the Cameron Rd and Oropi Rd intersections,... Read More

$30m for safer drinking water at rural schools

Hundreds of rural schools across New Zealand are set to benefit from a $30 million Government investment to improve access to safe drinking water. Education... Read More

Blood service hits record but faces shortfall

New Zealand Blood Service is reporting record growth in plasma donations, but says rising demand for blood and plasma products is continuing to strain supply. As... Read More

Scientists track renewed unrest at Whakaari

Whakaari/White Island continues to erupt intermittently more than a year after a new phase of volcanic activity began. Scientists are monitoring ongoing ash... Read More

Protections: Ministers detail kiwifruit law plan

Plans to strengthen laws protecting plant variety rights aim to curtail cases such as that fought by Mount Maunganui-based kiwifruit marketer Zespri and bring... Read More

Are you hanging out for a tax refund?

Tax refunds and bills are rolling out, but there is a warning that people should make sure the information used in the calculations is correct. Inland Revenue... Read More

Cold snap brings wintry blast to Bay of Plenty

A blast of cooler air and strong southwesterly winds is set to sweep across the Bay of Plenty, marking a sharp turn towards winter before calmer, settled weather... Read More

Magic crush Pulse with second-half surge

Avis Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic staged a dominant second-half comeback to defeat Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse 50-39 in Hamilton on Saturday, marking a milestone... Read More