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Toxic shellfish found in BoP, warning issued

Unsafe levels of a deadly biotoxin have been found in Bay of Plenty shellfish. New Zealand Food Safety has issued a public health warning advising people... Read More

Toddler dies in crash; man faces driving charges

A man has appeared in the Rotorua District Court charged with drugged driving causing the death of a 2-year-old girl at Mamaku. The man, who has been... Read More

Tauranga Aims Games 2025 adds venues, divisions

After the success of 2024, organisers of this year's Zespri Aims Games have opted for tweaks rather than wholesale changes for the 2025 edition. Although... Read More

Cambodian bakers rise to pie-making glory

From New Zealand pie-making legend Patrick Lam to emerging award winners, Cambodian bakers dominate the domestic pastry scene. This year, Cambodian bakers... Read More

Police name toddler killed in BoP crash

Police have released the name of a child killed in a crash in the Bay of Plenty earlier this year. Two-year-old Sakura Hall, from Mamaku, died in the two-vehicle... Read More

Gym injuries cost ACC $63m as cases soar

Gym and fitness training has overtaken rugby union as the leading cause of sport and recreation injuries in Aotearoa, according to ACC data. In 2024, more... Read More

Goat hunting competition to aid conservation

Entries are open for the National Wild Goat Hunting Competition - a national initiative to raise awareness of the environmental and agricultural damage caused... Read More

Black Ferns inspire Pāpāmoa College students

The energy at Pāpāmoa College was electric as students gathered to welcome some of New Zealand's most celebrated athletes — the Black Ferns. In partnership... Read More

Appeal aims to tackles period poverty in sport

While major strides have been made to elevate and invest in women's sport, one basic barrier - access to period products -continues to sideline emerging stars,... Read More

$21m Tauranga Hospital upgrade completed

A $21 million upgrade of Tauranga Hospital's urgent care units is complete - almost four years after being funded. Health Minister Simeon Brown officially... Read More

Protesters oppose Te Puna industrial park plan

'Wrong business, wrong place.” That was the catchcry of a roadside protest opposing an industrial park in a rural Western Bay of Plenty community yesterday... Read More

White House to host cage fight on July 4: UFC boss

The White House is to play host to a mixed martial arts bout on July 4 next year, the day the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding,... Read More