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Chinese Language Week back for 10th year

New Zealand Chinese Language Week is 10 years old this year, and organisers say it will be the biggest and best yet. NZCLW2024 runs from Sunday, September... Read More

Three-vehicle crash on Te Puke Highway

Police are responding to a reported three vehicle crash on Te Puke Highway, says a police spokesperson. Police recieved reports of the incident at 7.59am. No... Read More

Talent aplenty in 2024 contracted Black Ferns

Talent continues to flourish within the Black Ferns programme as the squad continues to build toward Rugby World Cup 2025. This year's contracted group features... Read More

Tauranga businesses fighting for survival

Tauranga businesses are fighting for survival with the CBD littered with roadworks and construction. The city centre is undergoing a major... Read More

Investment in Tauranga’s future confirmed

The Tauranga City Commissioners describe Tauranga City Council's 2024-34 Long-term Plan, adopted on Monday, as the culmination of their work ahead of their imminent... Read More

Wet and windy weather forecasted for ANZAC day

After a dry and fine start to the week across New Zealand, wet and windy weather is expected this ANZAC Day. A cool southwest flow covers Aotearoa today,... Read More

Serene heaters: Voluntary recalls extended

All Serene S2068 heaters that were imported, sold or installed after June 16, 2018, regardless of serial number, are no longer able to be used, sold or installed... Read More

Novel a beacon on author's cancer journey

For Pāpāmoa's Ron Murray, the challenge of completing a novel has acted like a beacon on his personal cancer journey. Written in acts rather than parts... Read More

Dismay over hospital staffing limits

Health New Zealand has ordered an end to double shifts and imposed new limitations on replacing sick staff in wards during the day to save money. It is imposing... Read More

Air NZ reveals shake-up of Aussie, Pacific flights

Kiwis travelling on Air New Zealand to Australia and the Pacific Islands can expect more in-flight entertainment, snacks and flexible fares from June, the airline... Read More

Woolworths rolls out body cameras for staff

Woolworths is rolling out body cameras at all its 191 stores this week, as part of staff safety measures. The supermarket chain trialled the cameras in 17... Read More

Gang member in court after car chase with rivals

When a carload of Mongrel Member members chased a carload of rival gangsters at speed on a busy Rotorua road one Saturday night in June, it was never going to... Read More