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Wearable glucose monitors tipped to save $604m

Thousands of cases of diabetes-related amputations and vision loss amongst New Zealanders are set to be prevented by recent access to wearable glucose... Read More

Blue wave: An 'ethereal' spectacle at Pāpāmoa

A natural light show has drawn crowds to Pāpāmoa Beach, where glowing blue waves have been lighting up the shoreline. Local Barbara Cowell, 78, said she... Read More

Former editor joins Dairy Industry Awards team

A long-time rural reporter from the Bay of Plenty has slotted into the role of promoting the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards. Sheryl Haitana, who has 20... Read More

Coloured sand products test positive for asbestos

More coloured sand products have been recalled after testing positive for asbestos. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) released a... Read More

Locals to honour Monica Cantwell

Every year on White Ribbon Day, November 25, a group of Tauranga locals climb Mauao to commemorate British backpacker Monica Cantwell. This year, they are... Read More

Landlord accused of racist messages to tenants

A landlord has been accused of subjecting tenants at two rental properties to racist messages, including telling one couple to 'go to Mumbai”. Darren... Read More

Genesis pushes ‘go’ on Edgecumbe Solar project

Genesis Energy has pushed 'go” on its $236 million Edgecumbe Solar Farm project in the Bay of Plenty, which is expected to start generating enough... Read More

Supervision for Tauranga parking warden assault

A Tauranga man assaulted by a woman he confronted over 'dangerous” parking says he can't sleep on his left side, due to pain in his face, and has... Read More

Ōpōtiki workplace incident, critical injuries

A critically injured person has been airlifted to hospital after a workplace incident in Ōpotiki, Bay of Plenty. The incident was reported at a Waioeka Rd... Read More

Changeable weather for the final week of spring

Warm, muggy conditions are set to return to the region for the final week of spring. Temperatures are expected to climb back into the 20s in Bay of Plenty... Read More

British comedian brings stand-up show to NZ

Critically acclaimed British stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and TV personality, Alan Davies is returning to Aotearoa for the first time in a decade. The... Read More

Road upgrade moves ahead with $10.3m design phase

Structural and seismic investigations on the Hairini Bridge are underway to determine the expected remaining useful life of the bridge and the seismic capacity... Read More