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Near perfect start to BOP rider’s title defence

It wasn't quite the perfect start to Bay of Plenty rider Callum Dudson's national title defence, but he'll gladly take it. The Honda ace from Rotorua kicked... Read More

Rickets resurgence: 20 cases in four months

Rickets, a disease often thought of as being a thing of the past, has seen an alarming resurgence across the country. The condition causes deformed bone growth... Read More

First charter schools open for 2025

From today the first charter schools will begin teaching. Associate Minister of Education, David Seymour, said that today is a great day for educational achievement... Read More

Tariff war sparks interest rate warning

US President Donald Trump might not be putting tariffs on New Zealand imports to the US, but New Zealanders may still feel the impact, economists say. Trump... Read More

Rotorua sisters chosen for NZ Volleyball teams

Like every good big sister, when 16-year-old Lovelyann Tafuna knew it was time to try out for the Aotearoa Māori Poirewa (New Zealand Māori Volleyball) team,... Read More

Country Life: Conditions on the farm

It has become very dry in Northland-Te Tai Tokerau. Our farmer contact near Whangārei has had about 100mm in the past month but strong winds have evaporated... Read More

Tūhoe festival tipped to draw thousands

More than 30,000 people are expected to descend on Waimana in the Eastern Bay of Plenty for Te Hui Ahurei o Tūhoe, with BayTrust announcing a $10,000 grant... Read More

Youngest ever national athletics champion

Tauranga teenager Sam Ruthe has produced another extraordinary run to become the youngest man to win a national senior track and field title. In a performance... Read More

Big numbers keep lifeguards busy at beaches

People flocked to the beaches en masse at the weekend, keeping surf lifeguards busy. Surf lifeguards across the country performed 15 rescues and assisted... Read More

Best Beach 2025 winners react to victories

The search for the motu's favourite beaches of 2025 has come to an end, with five brand-new champions rising through the ranks to claim the coveted titles.... Read More

Weather: Waitangi Day kicks off sunnier February

It seems much of the country is still struggling to see summer, with grey and overcast weather across the country and possible thunderstorms today in Waikato... Read More

Longboarding festival to hit Pāpāmoa Beach

The A1homes New Zealand Festival of Longboarding returns to Pāpāmoa Beach this month bringing the surfing community together for a fun filled weekend. Coupled... Read More