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Warm weather flowing over the country

During the coming week, a large high moving northeast is expected across New Zealand, according to MetService meteorologists. A northerly flow will also be... Read More

Lane closure through Beaumaris Boulevard

Work is underway to improve the management of flood water in Bethlehem as it flows under the Beaumaris Boulevard / Sterling Gate Drive roundabout. This involves... Read More

Thousands of riders at Lake Taupō Cycle challenge

Thousands of riders took to the start line on Saturday at the 46th edition of the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge. Challenge organisers said the atmosphere of... Read More

Callout for ideas to mark 150-year anniversary

With September 2025 marking 150 years since Ulster Irish settlers arrived in Katikati, community board chair John Clements wants to know how local residents... Read More

Teen offenders staying in Police cells 'Routine'

A judge forced Oranga Tamariki to find a bed for a 14-year-old who was facing a second night in the police cells because nothing was available in a youth... Read More

$1.5 million win for Strike player

It will be a night to remember for a lucky Strike player from Ashburton after winning $1.5 million in Saturday night's Strike Must Be Won draw. The winning... Read More

Fire leaves orchard owners devastated

It will be a 'black Christmas” for the devastated owners of a citrus tree nursery after fire ripped through their orchard, causing more than $300,000 in... Read More

Jingle bills and household cost pressures

More interest rate relief may be in sight but most New Zealanders are feeling the pinch from other household costs leading up to the festive season this year,... Read More

Celebrate Together 2024: A circus extravaganza

On Tuesday, December 3, Circability will host a vibrant and exciting event at Jordan Field, Memorial Park in Tauranga, to mark the United Nations International... Read More

Road closures on Sunday for kids' TRYathlon

Road closures will be in place in Arataki on Sunday to allow for safety for hundreds of kiwi kids participating in the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon at... Read More

27,000 more unemployed this Christmas

ANZ expects this year to end with an extra 27,000 people out of work - but says the situation could have been a lot worse. Senior economist Miles Workman... Read More

Celebrities set to tame Waihī fish and fairways

Trent Boult's sharp line and length and the explosive ability of Caleb Clarke to reel in opponents may spell seriously bad news for Waihī Beach fishing stocks... Read More