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How to find out if you have unclaimed money

IRD is holding millions of dollars in unclaimed funds. Like many people, this is probably news to you. But how do you know if some of it is yours and... Read More

Poultry businesses 'lucky' bird flu not here yet

New Zealand's egg and chicken farmers are being urged to be vigilant and keep up strict biosecurity and surveillance measures in case avian influenza arrives... Read More

Pāpāmoa East Interchange lane closures

The new Pāpāmoa East Interchange is progressing into its main construction phase. Work alongside SH2 Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road, just west of the Kaituna... Read More

Digital campaign to raise hospice care awareness

This week is Hospice Awareness Week and Hospice New Zealand is launching a campaign to help raise awareness about the value of hospice care. Hospice New Zealand... Read More

Crash in Welcome Bay blocks road

Reports are coming in of a crash in Welcome Bay. "There was a crash near the intersection of Victory Street and James Cook Drive at 3.15pm," says a police... Read More

Waikato and BOP state highway works for May

State highway roadwork crews are switching to winter maintenance mode, with the aim of getting the roading network safe for the colder, wetter months. With... Read More

The solar winter has begun

While we're still in Autumn the 'Solar Winter” has just begun, says WeatherWatch's Philip Duncan. "The second week of May marks the three months... Read More

Nine police cars at a property on Maunganui Road

Update 3.52: "One person has been taken into custody and the cordons have been stood down, says a police spokesperson. "They will be processed in due course." Original... Read More

Alexis Owen makes world surf champs final day

The New Zealand Junior Surfing Team head into the final day of the 2024 ISA World Junior Surfing Championships with one surfer remaining in the event - Dunedin's... Read More

Reserve Force soldiers prove combat-ready

More than 300 New Zealand Army reservists and their Australian counterparts have taken part in the largest collective Reserve Force exercise in nearly 20 years.... Read More

Dress for Success "humbled" by generous donation

Professional women from leading Tauranga companies have come together to support Dress for Success and help female job-seekers while refreshing their own wardrobes... Read More

49er champs: McHardie, McKenzie win medal race

Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie have completed a key part of their Olympic preparation on a high, by winning the medal race of the 49er European championships... Read More