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The nationwide backyard cricket charity initiative

Leading sport entertainment platform, The Alternative Commentary Collective, has partnered with Rebel Sport and Silver Fern Sport on a charity initiative that... Read More

Temporary closure for Windows Walk

Scheduled visitor safety works are temporarily closing the Windows Walk in Karangahake Gorge, but the door remains open for other stunning heritage experiences. The... Read More

International students flowing in for 2025

International students have been in Samantha Lett's life since she was a teenager. Her family home on the farm was a second home to Japanese students... Read More

Desert Road shutting for close to two months

State Highway 1 between Tūrangi and Waiouru - the Desert Road - will be shut for around two months for repairs. A New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi... Read More

Two arrests following Coromandel incident

Two people have been arrested in connection with an incident in Coromandel yesterday, which ended in a fleeing driver event. Police received a report around... Read More

Farmstrong launches ‘Getting Through’ stories

A rural wellbeing programme ‘Getting Through' has been launched to support farmers going through the recovery process from adverse weather events. It... Read More

Tauranga’s Christmas in the Park returns

The festive season should be filled with friends, family, and food, but there are many who simply can't afford Christmas this year. That's why Tauranga's... Read More

Fireworks ban: Options consider after horse dies

Warning: Graphic image Environment Minister Penny Simmonds says she is 'considering all options” in response to public concern about fireworks following... Read More

Hīkoi arrives at Parliament grounds

3.02pm Update: Police are expecting traffic, on foot and in vehicles, to get heavy in Wellington once again as Hīkoi mō te Tiriti departs Parliament and the... Read More

Nothern Hemisphere kiwifruit sales get underway

Zespri's counter-seasonal Zespri Global Supply programme is underway, supporting our efforts to deliver 12-month supply to key customers in key markets, to build... Read More

Taupō's motorsport park prepares for crowds

Prepare for more spectacular Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing Series action as competitors head to Taupō International Motorsport Park in Taupō for Round 2 of their... Read More

11-year-old wins $10,000 in Taupō Hole in One

Eleven-year-old Elijah Ellis has made history as the youngest-ever winner of the Lake Taupō Hole in One Challenge's $10,000 grand prize. The Tauranga golfer's... Read More