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Positive Hamilton COVID case no cause for alarm

The Ministry of Health has confirmed an individual who had previously been a guest at the managed isolation facility at the Pullman Hotel has tested positive for... Read More

National weather update

The MetService advises that a large ridge of high pressure covering the country is expected to move slowly east on Monday, as a broad front approaches southern... Read More

Squash players smashing world records in Katikati

Four squash players have beaten one record already as they continue today to smash their way through to their goal of helping their club set four new world records... Read More

Fire investigation into Greerton house fire

A fire investigator is at the scene of a Greerton house fire this afternoon following an overnight blaze. The house in Waimapu Rd was well alight when fire crews... Read More

Apanui School community devastated by fire

Apanui School staff and leadership are feeling devastated following a fire which razed the nearly-completed administration block renovation and a block of eight... Read More

Fallen tree closes Golden Valley Road

A road near Waihi has been closed following a tree falling down across it. The fallen tree is completely blocking Golden Valley Rd about one kilometre from... Read More

COVID-19: New community case confirmed

A new case of Covid-19 has been confirmed in the community. The Ministry of Health has confirmed an individual who had been a guest at the managed isolation facility... Read More

Live talks at Tauranga Art Gallery

For those who haven't yet caught the JK Russ fantasy collage exhibition at Tauranga Art Gallery, there are still a few days left to absorb this stunning large-scale... Read More

New Zealand kiwiberry booming in the Bay of Plenty

The high summer temperatures and long hours of sunshine in the Bay of Plenty where the largest hectares of the NZ Kiwiberry are grown has meant that the industry... Read More

Bromeliads on trend

It's time to get up close with one of nature's chic plants - the bromeliad. For those who love spectacular foliage and bright colours, the Bay of Plenty Bromeliad... Read More

Whakatane school loses eight classrooms in fire

Apanui School in Whakatane has lost a complete block of classrooms due to a fire last night. Four crews were called to the fire at Apanui School on McAlister... Read More

Third Pukehinahina Summer Lecture confirmed

The third and final lecture for the Pukehinahina Summer Lecture Series 2021 at St. George's Anglican Church, Gate Pa, is now confirmed. On the last two Sunday... Read More