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Lifeguards gear up for bp IRB champs

New Zealand's top Inflatable Rescue Boat crews will descend on Gisborne this weekend for the country's premier IRB racing championships. A total of 342 competitors... Read More

Council offers $116k for facility upgrades

A fresh round of funding is now on offer for Western Bay community groups. More than $116,000 is available to help upgrade or develop public facilities across... Read More

Dog mauling leaves family pet fighting for life

'Something has to change. No one should have to go through this.” Those are the words of a man who said his small dog could have died after being... Read More

Rain blast as sub-tropical low approaches NZ

Red weather warnings could be issued as 'significant” heavy rain and gales bear down on the upper North Island. A deep sub-tropical low approaching... Read More

Crews battle BOP house fire

Fire crews have battled a house fire for five hours in the Bay of Plenty. A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said they recieved multiple calls about a... Read More

Small eruption spotted at White Island

There has been a small eruption at Whakaari-White Island, with a plume of ash briefly visible. Earth Sciences New Zealand said the volcano erupted at 5.35pm... Read More

Freedom camping hotspots see spike in fines

More than 2000 fines for unlawful freedom camping have been dished out across key holiday hotspots this summer. Data released to Newstalk ZB shows infringements... Read More

Tauranga golf day swings $65k for charity

A fundraising golf day in Tauranga has smashed fundraising records, delivering $65,000 for the Findex Community Fund and its chosen charities. Held on a pristine... Read More

Tsunami threat assessed after Pacific earthquake

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake has struck near Tonga. The quake was recorded at 5.38pm, NZ time, with a depth of 237km. The National Emergency Management Agency... Read More

From no farming background to dairy award success

Winning the 2025 Central Plateau Dairy Trainee of the Year title at the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards capped a remarkable progression in the industry by... Read More

Iwi launches freediving course

With the goals of building marae 'bench strength” and improving water safety, King Country iwi Ngāti Maniapoto is launching a freediving course for its... Read More

Key tips for a safer Roar hunting season

As the roar gets underway, NZ Mountain Safety Council is reminding hunters to focus on safety. Thousands of hunters are expected to take part in the roar... Read More