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Woodville the 'field of dreams' for motocross

Perhaps New Zealand has its own Field Of Dreams and from the Hollywood film of that name came the phrase: 'Build it and they will come”. And that's... Read More

Skies and seas camp inspires women in stem

The Royal New Zealand Air Force and Royal New Zealand Navy have joined forces to support teachers and encourage more young women into Science, Technology, Engineering... Read More

Billabong Grom Series heading to the Mount

Freshly crowned National Champions, eager groms and local hopefuls are among the many young surfers taking part in the sold-out first event of the Billabong... Read More

Surf lifeguards called "heroes" after rescues

Surf life guards are being called heroes following harrowing rescues on Wednesday. Surf swells along Bay of Plenty coastal shores this week are unleashing... Read More

Lotto players scoop $13K win

Twenty-one lucky Lotto players will be pinching themselves after each winning $13,046 with Lotto Second Division in Wednesday night's live Lotto draw. Three... Read More

Tauranga cycle lane safety questioned

Fortunes are continually being spent on cycle lanes, so why do they remain dangerous and put cyclists' lives at risk? Bevan Wait cycles into work most... Read More

Why there seems to be fewer cicadas this summer

Where have all the cicadas gone? That's the question bugging some RNZ listeners, who say instead of New Zealand's iconic summer chorus, all they've... Read More

KiwiSaver financial hardship withdrawals rise

A record number of people are making withdrawals from their KiwiSaver funds due to financial difficulties. Of the 6400 withdrawals made throughout December,... Read More

Car on fire following two vehicle crash

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a vehicle crash and car fire at Little Waihi, near Maketu. Police received a report of a two vehicle crash... Read More

Inflation slows to lowest rate in two years

Inflation has slowed to its lowest level in more than two years, but domestic price pressures remain stubborn and will slow any move to cut interest rates. Stats... Read More

Pet dog recovered after "devastating" dog attack

Warning this story contains graphic images and content. A border collie's 'horrific injuries” have healed six weeks after her throat was 'ripped... Read More

Two vehicle collision on SH2, Pāpāmoa

Emergency services are attending the scene of a crash on State Highway 2 near Pāpāmoa. Police say the collision which has involved two vehicles was reported... Read More