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Daughter stunned by family’s $5m Lotto windfall

The daughter of a South Island Lotto-winning family did not believe her parents when they told her about the more than $5 million prize they had just landed. Another... Read More

Two dead in SH29 truck-car crash, highway open

Two people have died after a truck and car crashed in Waikato. Police said the crash on State Highway 29 near Karāpiro was reported around 6am. The crash... Read More

Road rebuild north of Katikati to cause delays

Motorists travelling on State Highway 2 north of Katikati are being advised to expect delays as a major road rebuild gets underway this week. New Zealand... Read More

Rotorua-born fighter pilot back in NZ airspace

A Rotorua-born fighter pilot who first learnt his trade flying RNZAF Skyhawks has returned to New Zealand at the controls of one of the world's most advanced... Read More

Home invasion: Teen caught wearing ankle bracelet

When an armed group of young people broke into a family home in the early hours of the morning it didn't take police long to track down one of them. That's... Read More

Mountcastle chases redemption at Mount Open

Order of Merit leader Kerry Mountcastle returns to the Mount Maunganui Golf Club this week, determined to go one better after falling agonisingly short at last... Read More

Support renewed for Bay healthy homes work

Thousands of Bay of Plenty families living in cold, damp homes will continue to receive support after four key organisations renewed their backing for Sustainability... Read More

Two people dead in truck and car crash

Two people have died after a truck and car crash on State Highway 29. Police said the crash, near Karapiro, was reported around 6am. Vehicles are being... Read More

Major 2km rebuild of No. 1 Rd complete

Te Puke's No 1 Road has reopened following a major two-year rehabilitation project aimed at improving safety, reducing flooding risks and supporting future growth... Read More

Mauao recovery update set for community forum

Tauranga City Council is hosting a Mauao recovery community update this Thursday evening at Mount Club. The community will hear from elected members and... Read More

Avocado growers eye domestic growth

Lifting avocado consumption closer to Australian levels could generate tens of millions of dollars in additional domestic demand for New Zealand growers... Read More

Grants for ethnic arts projects up for grabs

Ethnic communities across the Western Bay of Plenty can now apply for grants of up to $2000 to help bring cultural arts projects and celebrations to life. The... Read More