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Swipe and splash at Kaimai School

New technology equipment and the opening of a freshly refurbished pool have brought Kaimai School up to date just in time for summer. The 15m-long pool, which... Read More

‘Make It Click' Remix drops for Summer festivals

As summer festivals approach, McDonald's and Kiwi DJ Jess Rhodes are remixing road safety with a modern take on the classic Kiwi anthem ‘Make It Click'. Originally... Read More

‘Horrendous’ stink after offal spill on SH3

The Waikato has been hit by a 'horrendous” stench today after a giant offal spill on a state highway near Waitomo. Police told the Herald they had received... Read More

Tips for combating holiday loneliness

Christmas time can be particularly difficult for some, especially those feeling isolated. Mental Health Foundation chief executive Shaun Robinson said some... Read More

Baskets of community spirit

The Christmas spirit is strong in one particular street in Bethlehem. Neighbours on Glenpark Cres have rallied to put together hampers of holiday goodies... Read More

Periods could be costing economy $4b a year

Painful cramps and other period symptoms could be costing the economy more than $4 billion a year, a health economics professor estimates. That is based on... Read More

NZTA is routing for a safe and happy summer

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is sprinkling some magic to ensure steady, smoother journeys for people travelling on a key holiday routes around the... Read More

'Insider threat': Police find $75m meth haul

Police and Customs have seized about 200kg of methamphetamine after the huge haul was discovered at the Port of Tauranga. The four men arrested all had associations... Read More

Sixty-eight police officers' graduate

On Thursday, Commissioner Richard Chambers, the Minister of Police, Hon Mark Mitchell and Wing Patron, Kate Horan MNZM congratulated the sixty-eight graduating... Read More

Do you know how to give way in an emergency?

Emergency services in the Eastern Police District are reminding members of the public how to give way to emergency service vehicles. What do you do when you... Read More

Health warning issued in Rotorua for algal bloom

A health warning has been issued by the local Medical Officer of Health for Holdens Bay in Lake Rotorua due to a potentially toxic algal bloom. During the... Read More

Charity drive supports Tauranga Womens' Refuge

A Little Ray of Giving is an annual charity campaign organised by Ray White to give back to the local community at this time of year. Ray White Mount Maunganui... Read More