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Kiwis suffer complications from overseas surgery

Patients going overseas for weight loss surgery are returning with potentially life-threatening complications and clogging up an already overburdened public... Read More

Higher fuel margins may limit price relief

Fuel importers have been making bigger margins recently, and there is a warning it could dent the impact of falling oil prices on New Zealand motorists. Data... Read More

Jahrome Brown to debut for Chiefs at home

Putāruru-born forward Jahrome Brown will finally don the Gallagher Chiefs jersey in front of a home crowd, marking his debut against the Crusaders on Friday... Read More

High-profile journalists to go in NZME job cuts

A number of high profile senior reporters will leave the New Zealand Herald under its restructure to cut about 30 roles from the newspaper's editorial team. According... Read More

Another shot at Young Farmer of the Year glory

Hugh Jackson is back in the running for the FMG Young Farmer of the Year title after securing victory in the Waikato Bay of Plenty Regional Final. The 27-year-old... Read More

Fire crews tackle house blaze in Kawerau

Update, 5.20pm: Fire and Emergency New Zealand shift manager Colin Underdown said fire crews have now left the scene of a house fire in Kawerau. 'We had a... Read More

Taupō rider triumphs in national motorbike race

Wil Yeoman has been riding motorbikes and competing in offroad motorbike racing for most of his life. The 19-year-old rider from Taupō recently competed... Read More

Make-over time on Tauranga state highways   

A couple of urban state highways in and around Tauranga are set to be refreshed over the next three months in three different locations. NZTA Waka Kotahi... Read More

Artist Mr G unveils portrait of Kawerau Mayor

An official mayoral painting of Kawerau Mayor Faylene Tunui has been revealed via social media. Papamoa-based contemporary artist Mr G Hoete recently posted... Read More

Aquinas students excel with top NZ scholarships

When he first started his school journey, former Aquinas College in Pyes Pa student Eric Shin thought a New Zealand scholarship was beyond his reach. 'As... Read More

Greg Rieger returns to officiate Oceans Festival

For the 24th time in 25 years, Mount Maunganui surf lifesaving official Greg Rieger is preparing to officiate at this year's Oceans Festival. New Zealand's... Read More

Ko beats Carrington to claim supreme award

Dame Lydia Ko has added another accolade to her stellar 2024 efforts, taking out the top honour at the 62nd annual Halberg Awards. Having already claimed... Read More