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How La Niña could shape early summer weather

Warm, humid weather is on the way for early summer, with a chance of heavy rain for parts of the country. In its latest Seasonal Climate Outlook, Earth Sciences... Read More

Teen's death a tragic warning on online grooming

Warning: This article is about suicide and may be distressing for some readers. A teenager who developed post-traumatic stress disorder after exposure to... Read More

Govt drops Treaty duty for school boards

The Government will remove a requirement for school boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, but will still make clear they should seek to achieve... Read More

Body found in Lake Taupō

A body has been recovered from Lake Taupō. Police were called to the location near Wharewaka Point about 11.10am after someone saw a body in the... Read More

BoP to lead next phase of hazard portal

Nearly 85,000 people have accessed New Zealand's Natural Hazards Portal in the past year, reflecting a growing public interest in understanding and preparing... Read More

Waihī Beach to mark 90 Years of lifesaving

Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services Inc is celebrating 90 years of operation next month with a weekend jam-packed with activities to showcase the club's lifesaving... Read More

New Big Buddy group launches in Tauranga

A new programme supporting teenage boys growing up without fathers has launched in Tauranga, backed by an $8000 grant from the Bay of Plenty Education Trust. The... Read More

Tauranga Arts Festival draws record crowds

Record crowds flocked to Tauranga for a 10-day arts extravaganza that smashed attendance and ticket sales records, cementing the Tauranga Arts Festival as one... Read More

NZSO to bring Summer Brass Tour to Tauranga

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) will perform in Tauranga on December 13 as part of its Summer Brass tour, a concert series featuring the orchestra's... Read More

Emergency open day champions inclusivity

Emergency preparedness is taking an inclusive turn in Whakatāne, with the district's first Emergency Services Open Day set to spotlight accessibility and disability... Read More

Melbourne Cup 2025: Field, odds & tips guide

Melbourne Cup day is upon us. Here are all the details about what you need to know about ‘the race that stops a nation' at Flemington Track, including... Read More

Tauranga player among 29 Lotto winners

A Tauranga Lotto player is celebrating after winning $17,708 in Saturday night's Lotto Second Division draw. The winning ticket was purchased through MyLotto,... Read More