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Sunshine set to dominate Tauranga skies

Tauranga is gearing up for a settled stretch of weather from today. A broad ridge of high pressure settles over the country and keeps conditions calm across... Read More

Vegan turns 1.2ha block into market garden

Sarah Oliver has grown food at every property she has rented, which was often challenging and not always approved of by her landlords. In her 20s, her then-partner... Read More

Which foods will rise in price fastest, and when?

Food prices are likely to rise if war in the Middle East keeps pressure on oil prices - but some types of food may be more affected than others. Infometrics... Read More

Delayed care: First-time mum loses IV baby

A first-time mother whose newborn died after a delayed delivery wants a 'safer Aotearoa for future mothers and pēpi”. The woman, who was 29... Read More

Uber expands to Whakatāne

Uber is gearing up to launch its rideshare service in Whakatāne and is calling on locals to sign up as drivers. The rollout aims to build a strong network... Read More

Katikati dog attack: Two charged after boy's death

Two people appeared in court today charged in relation to the death of a Katikati boy attacked by dogs last year. The man and woman appeared together... Read More

Trustees fight to protect urupā land

'As long as our tīpuna are happy, we will carry on,” says Rapata Kopae, one of the Ōpihi Whanaungakore trustees battling to stop development of land... Read More

Witness describes dramatic blaze near Rotorua

A major blaze that destroyed about 48 cars at Direct Auto Dismantlers in Ngongotahā is under investigation, after camera footage reportedly showed a person... Read More

Tauranga team headed for world robotics champs

A Tauranga robotics team is gearing up for the world stage after clinching silver at the 2026 VEX Robotics National Championship. Ōtūmoetai College's OATs... Read More

National Jazz Festival to transform Tauranga

-Sponsored content The sound of jazz will once again fill the streets, venues and public spaces of Katikati, Tauranga and Mount Maunganui when the Port of... Read More

Storm-hit orchards still set for bumper crop soon

While kiwifruit orchards were battered in summer storms, a bumper season is still predicted. New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (NZKGI) chief executive... Read More

Black Caps crumble to seven wicket defeat

A forgettable homecoming for the Black Caps who returned from a runner-up finish at the T20 World Cup in India to be handed a seven-wicket defeat by South Africa... Read More