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Groundsman confident ahead of Bay Oval T20 opener

As the Black Caps prepare to kick off New Zealand's earliest-ever international home summer, Bay Oval's head groundsman Jared Carter said the team is ready despite... Read More

NZ vintage delivers bumper but unprocessed crop

The value of wine exports has dropped slightly over the past year, though volumes remain strong with an exceptionally large 2025 harvest to drive growth. New... Read More

Favourable conditions for trout fishing season

Anglers across New Zealand are set for what promises to be an outstanding year on the water, as trout fishing season kicks off today. Fish & Game's chief... Read More

Sharks head for NZ to enjoy our summer

Summer is coming, and so are the sharks. But why do we see more sharks in our waters just as we head out to make the most of our holidays? Shark expert... Read More

Bodybuilder mum on family, work, fitness balance

'We don't have to put our dreams on hold.” That's professional bodybuilder Dani Archer's message to other mums. She's a mum on a mission, encouraging... Read More

Whakaari eruption coronial inquest to begin

At 2.11pm on December 9, 2019, Whakaari/White Island unleashed a deadly eruption. Forty-seven tourists and guides were visiting the marine volcano at the... Read More

NZ vintage delivers bumper but unprocessed crop

By Nona Pelletier of RNZ The value of wine exports has dropped slightly over the past year, though volumes remain strong with an exceptionally large 2025... Read More

Errors in voting packs could lead to change

The Government will consider making the Electoral Commission responsible for the administration of local elections, after three districts left Māori ward... Read More

Black Caps star in doubt after fielding accident

Black Caps all-rounder Rachin Ravindra could be in doubt for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series opener tomorrow after a fielding drill mishap. Ravindra... Read More

Bay footballers train with Mac Allister coaches

Young footballers from across the Bay of Plenty are learning tips and tricks from football royalty. From September 27 to October 2, Waipuna Football Club... Read More

Company fined more than $59k for effluent spills

A longstanding Bay of Plenty dairy farming company has been fined $59,500 after spilling effluent into a river. Warneford Farms was incorporated in 1970 and... Read More

Tips to rescue your BBQ from winter

Has your barbecue been languishing unused all winter? Here's how to restore it to its former glory. My old Weber BBQ has been sitting out on the deck all... Read More