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Steamroller stars set for showdown

Members of the Waikato Chiefs rolled out against the Bay of Plenty Steamrollers at Mercury Bay Arena in a physical game of wheelchair rugby on Thursday. Chiefs... Read More

How you can support the RSA

With Anzac Day being today, Kiwis need to know they can support the work of the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association (RSA) in many ways. You... Read More

How John Clark tangled with Hitler

'…. .- .--. .--. -.-- / -… .. .-. - …. -.. .- -.- ' A Morse code birthday blessing for John Daniel Clark - because the wartime Royal... Read More

NZ Cricket joins North America’s Major League

New Zealand Cricket has partnered with the financial backers of a new franchise in Major League Cricket - a competition which has a value of at least $200... Read More

Rebate policy: Minister admits IRD got it wrong

The Government admits the number of families it said would be eligible for the full $75 a week benefit of its flagship childcare tax policy was wrong. The... Read More

Rotorua highway speed limit remains 80km/h

A proposal to raise the speed limit on a busy section of Rotorua highway has been dropped in a move one petition creator has called a 'victory for common... Read More

Clearer signs of a market rebound

New Zealand's housing market continues to show signs of recovery, with national sales activity and dwelling values both lifting in March, supported by easing... Read More

Te Puke brothers remembered for WWI sacrifice

Thanks to historian Christine Clement, as Anzac Day approaches, we can acknowledge the sacrifice made by two brothers whose names are among those on the memorial... Read More

Katikati Anzac Day parade honours veterans

Every year on April 25 there are opportunities across the country to honour men and women who have served in wars at Anzac Day ceremonies. This year is particularly... Read More

Serious injuries in SH25 crash, highway closed

A crash has closed State Highway 25 in Coromandel with serious injuries reported. Police said a three-vehicle crash had blocked the road between Coromandel... Read More

Tauranga marks Anzac Day with special events

Tauranga will be commemorating Anzac Day on Friday, April 25, 2025, with a series of events across the city to honour the bravery and sacrifice of New Zealand's... Read More

Temporary closure for Mauao’s Oruahine track

The Oruahine track on Mauao will be temporarily closed for maintenance next week. The closure will run from 7am on Tuesday, April 29, until 4pm on Wednesday,... Read More