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Cancer survivor completes 1700km hike for charity

Cancer survivor Duncan Smith is resting after his 1700km trip hiking the length of the North Island. The 79-year-old Whakatāne resident chose to do the North... Read More

Mauaoathon raises $36,000 for sick councillor

People are 'still vibing” from their 12-hour marathon climbing 232m landmark Mauao to raise money for a sick Tauranga councillor. Hundreds turned up... Read More

Police name man who died following Pyes Pa crash

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Pyes Pa Road on Thursday, December 12. Emergency services were called to the crash between a car... Read More

Childcare centre helps open Arataki bus hub

The wheels on the bus are turning with excitement for children at BestStart Bayfair now the upgraded Arataki bus hub is open for action. With more than... Read More

Trainer kicks horse in genitals, avoids conviction

A North Island horse trainer who admitted ill-treatment of four horses - including kicking one twice in the genitals - has won a bid to avoid any convictions... Read More

Man sentenced for Arataki Community Centre rape

Warning: This story deals with details of sexual violence and may be distressing. 'I wished he had killed me, that would have been so much easier.” The... Read More

Rights and responsibilities over the holidays

With the end of 2024 swiftly approaching, MBIE's Labour Inspectorate is reminding employers and employees of their rights and responsibilities during the upcoming... Read More

Garden grows produce to feed foodbank families

The opening of a community garden in Mount Maunganui has shown what people can achieve by uniting and persisting, Tauranga Community Foodbank warehouse manager... Read More

BoP hospital facing maternity care shortage

Some expectant parents in the Bay of Plenty will have to travel further afield for care because of a shortage of specialists. Health NZ-Te Whatu Ora said... Read More

Kiwi charity transforming lives in Ukraine

With more than 250 humanitarian missions completed, New Zealand charity Kiwi K.A.R.E is finishing its second year in war-torn Ukraine weary and highly motivated. The... Read More

Hayden Wilde to take step back from triathlon

New Zealand triathlete Hayden Wilde plans to step back from the Olympic distance in an effort to refresh himself for another tilt at an Olympic gold medal. Wilde... Read More

Biosecurity New Zealand prepares for busy summer

More officers, detector dogs, and airport hosts, along with an enhanced public awareness campaign, will bolster biosecurity protections for New Zealand this... Read More