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Four year council term a first for New Zealand

Tauranga's first elected council since 2019 will have an extended term of four years, which is being heralded as 'great result” for the city. An... Read More

Recycling changes: What do you need to know?

How waste is recycled is about to undergo significant change with a new standardised recycling programme set to be implemented across the country from... Read More

Ōhope no longer best kept secret

New Zealand beachgoers have once again let the whole country in on the secret locals already know, that Ōhope and Ōtarawairere beaches are among the best. The... Read More

Blue carbon research underway in Waihi Estuary

Te Wahapū o Waihī and Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council have partnered in a progressive blue carbon research project of international significance with... Read More

Blundell shakes off injury for South Africa series

Black Caps wicketkeeper Tom Blundell says he'll play the first test against South Africa starting on Sunday at Mount Maunganui. Blundell has been troubled... Read More

New ‘hybrid’ clinic opens in Pāpāmoa

A new type of acute care clinic opened at 3 Palm Springs Boulevard, Pāpāmoa. Dubbed a ‘hybrid' clinic because patients are treated in-person but the... Read More

Public safety warning following multiple rescues

Surf Life Saving New Zealand is once again highlighting the importance of understanding the conditions and understanding your limits - and swimming between the... Read More

Job cuts: Postal workers start talks

The postal workers union will begin talks with NZ Post this week to try to save the jobs of hundreds of posties. Last year, the postal service announced it... Read More

Motofest 24: A tribute to a fallen Kiwi hero

The upcoming Star Insure MotoFest will include a special tribute to fallen champion Damon Rees. The young rider from Whakatane passed away in the United Kingdom... Read More

Applicants die before outcome of justice probes

At least four people have died while waiting for a watchdog to investigate whether they've been the subject of a potential miscarriage of justice. The... Read More

Leading pharmacist to head new pharmacy programme

The University of Waikato has appointed Professor Rhiannon Braund to head its new Master of Pharmacy Practice degree, set to launch in 2025. Professor... Read More

Heat alerts: Parts of the country set to reach 30C

Parts of the country are in for another scorcher, with a heat alert for Auckland and Te Kuiti expected to hit 30C. MetService has a heat alert in place for... Read More