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More Versatile Williams Cup action

Parking around Pemberton Park is sure to be at a premium today, Saturday, January 27, with the Greerton Cricket Club 50th Jubilee celebrations in full swing. Saturday... Read More

Severe Weather Outlook forecast

A mix bag of weather is being forecast for the weekend and the beginning of next week. Fine weather is being forecast for today, before rain moves in tomorrow. See... Read More

The bucket and the beat

Rapping, tapping and drumming on plastic buckets with their wooden drumsticks - these lads sure know how to hold a beat! Together they are known as Hittmen -... Read More

'Outrageous' proposal for tax freeze on tobacco

Health experts are outraged at the associate minister's proposal to bring in a three-year freeze on tobacco excise tax. Associate health minister Casey... Read More

Teacher shortage leaves schools scrambling

Less than a week away from the first students of the year heading back to school, some principals are still crying out for staff to fill final roles. Meanwhile,... Read More

Road work plans for Waikato and the Bay of Plenty

Another busy weekend is on the cards, with people travelling around the motu for Auckland Anniversary weekend, making the most of one of the last opportunities... Read More

ACT backs call to make commissioners "caretakers"

ACT is joining a former mayor in calling for Tauranga's commission to act in a 'caretaker role”. Greg Brownless, mayor from 2016-2019, has called on... Read More

Shellfish biotoxin warning lifted

New Zealand Food Safety has lifted the public health warning advising against collecting shellfish on the east coast of the North Island, from Cape Runaway to... Read More

Warm oceans behind our hot, humid weather

A strong marine heatwave is contributing to New Zealand's unusually hot weather, says NIWA. Meteorologist Ben Noll says that sea surface temperatures around... Read More

New year, new officers in blue

New Zealand Police has welcomed 50 new officers this week, as Wing 372 celebrated their success in front of whānau and friends. In attendance was Commissioner... Read More

Significant measles outbreak expected - expert

New Zealand will almost certainly have a significant measles outbreak this year, public health experts say. And there are fears very young children will die. Measles... Read More

The Jack of parts

In the depths of the shed, old metal parts collect dust and hold decades of memories, dating as far back as 1910 - lying in wait to be back on the road once more.... Read More