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Housing market strained by population boom

New Zealand's population has increased by roughly twice the size of Hamilton since 2018 - but our housing market appears to have digested the influx, commentators... Read More

First aid training boost for Niue locals

Eighty people across health, emergency, business, and government sectors in Niue have received life-saving first aid training through a joint initiative between... Read More

Three Lotto players share $1 million

Three lucky Lotto players from Auckland and Hamilton will be having an extra special Easter weekend after each winning $333,333 with Lotto First Division in... Read More

Final dawn service at Tauranga RSA

Tauranga will commemorate Anzac Day on Friday, April 25, with ceremonies across the city to honour the service and sacrifice of New Zealand's military personnel. Councils,... Read More

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to talk trade

The Prime Minister will fly to the United Kingdom on Saturday, where he will meet King Charles and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Christopher Luxon... Read More

Mini passion spans generations

Her name is Smurfette and she always attracts nostalgic smiles and compliments. She's a 1972 Morris Mini that was lovingly restored during the Covid lockdown... Read More

Waihī refuse station to close for upgrades

Waihī's refuse station is closing temporarily while new weighbridges are installed. The Waihī Refuse Transfer Station, owned and operated by Hauraki District... Read More

Pharmac announces proposal to ease inhaler access

Asthma sufferers could soon have an easier time accessing their essential medication, as Pharmac announced proposed changes expected to benefit around 120,000... Read More

How 'ghosting' phones aims to save lives

A new road safety campaign focuses on young drivers, urging them to 'ghost their mates, loved ones, and their phones” by switching to 'do not disturb”... Read More

Ex-teacher’s path: crisis to PhD

This article discusses suicide and mental health issues. If you need support, helpline information can be found at the bottom of this story. At age 27, Lynda... Read More

Paralysed Mount Maunganui new mum’s big step

Casey Brady was told in 2017 a spinal cord injury would mean she would never walk again. Ever since, she's been working to prove that prediction wrong. And... Read More

SH35 down to one lane for six months

A stretch of State Highway 35 between Ōpōtiki and Te Kaha will be down to one lane for six months from April 28, weather permitting, as crews begin repairing... Read More