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South Auckland fruit fly controls remain in place

Legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the South Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe will remain in place for the next few weeks as part of the... Read More

Radio station loses 'a very good man'

A 'huge void” has been left at the Historic Village's nostalgic community-based radio station Village Radio with the death of announcer and station manager... Read More

Swimming NZ urges lessons after summer drownings

Swimming New Zealand is urging Kiwis to prioritise learning to swim to enhance water safety. The national sporting body is running a campaign named ‘Unlock... Read More

Two people critically injured in SH2 crash

Two people are in a serious condition following a single vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Waihi. A police spokesperson said Tauranga Rd near Waihi... Read More

100-year-old Tauranga gardener still digging life

'Apples are much nicer when it is cold. It's the sweetness.” Despite having eaten apples for close to 100 years, Guinevere Rattenbury still loves the... Read More

Night closures on SH29 Kaimāī Range for February

State Highway 29 through the Kaimāī Range will close nightly, affecting travel between Waikato and the Bay of Plenty in February. State Highway 29 (SH29)... Read More

Ceasefire brings hope amid Middle East conflict

Hamas and Israel have reached a ceasefire deal on January 16 that will allow hostages to return home and end violence that displaced thousands. It presents... Read More

Rotorua’s QE Health Gym receives $20k grant

New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has awarded a $20,000 grant to QE Health Gym in Rotorua to upgrade their rehabilitation training machines and gym equipment. QE... Read More

Infant death sparks whooping cough epidemic

An infant death from whooping cough has highlighted the urgent need for vaccination against the disease, especially for pregnant women and vulnerable infants. New... Read More

Warmer weekend ahead with a summer feel for most

MetService is forecasting a warmer weekend ahead, bringing a long-awaited summer feel for most across Aotearoa New Zealand. The settled, mostly dry weather... Read More

Hannah Berry returns to Tauranga Half

The cry of 'Go Hannah” has been common in recent years. Bay of Plenty multisport legend Hannah Berry will be back on the start line of the Loan Market... Read More

Waka ama nationals celebrate culture, connection

Raipoia Brightwell says it is hard to sum up the feeling which was in the air at Lake Karāpiro during the Waka Ama Sprint Nationals in Cambridge. She says... Read More