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Summer ice warning as rain sweeps NZ

With wet weather starting today and worsening tomorrow, drivers in the top half of the North Island are urged to take extra care on the roads. After an extended... Read More

Mayors rowing together for water savings

Western Bay households could save up to $5000 if councils work together to deliver water services, while Tauranga households could save up to $2100. Tauranga... Read More

PM allows exclusion of Treaty bill submissions

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has doubled down on allowing submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill to be excluded, and David Seymour agrees - saying it's... Read More

Industrial hemp should be an 'agricultural crop'

The industrial hemp sector is feeling unified and buoyant by a long-awaited regulatory review that it hopes will see more farmers adopt the crop and unlock its... Read More

Weather warning: Heavy rain to lash NZ

Many parts of the country are set for a hosing in the coming days as a deep low crosses the Tasman Sea, with the heaviest falls expected to affect northern... Read More

Tauranga barge capsizes, salvage to take some time

A tipped barge at Tauranga's Bridge Marina could take some time to salvage, says council. About 2.15 pm on Monday, Bay of Plenty Regional staff were notified... Read More

Flag football festival kicks off at Blake Park

Rain delayed the first flag football festival at Blake Park in Mount Maunganui, where seven schools from across the Bay of Plenty gathered. Based on American... Read More

TV series bringing Broadway to the Bay of Plenty

A new TV series, described as a 'love letter to Tauranga”, is set to bring comedy, drama and music to screens around the country. Happiness is the newest... Read More

50 Minis in epic adventure across NZ

Fifty teams of Mini lovers are preparing for an epic 2400km adventure across New Zealand, aiming to raise $500,000 to help children living in hardship. The... Read More

Tauranga City Tridents spear national title

A win at the recent flag football national championships is a bit of redemption for Tauranga City Tridents. About 59 athletes across five squads from the... Read More

70 jobs lost as Body Shop goes into liquidation

Body Shop NZ has gone into liquidation with around 70 jobs lost. The cosmetic and beauty products retailer had been in voluntary administration since January,... Read More

Power bills set to surge

Most Kiwis are paying too much for power and they could offset the latest price rises if they switched providers or plans, an expert says. Consumers are likely... Read More