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Celebrating the faces of NZ’s energy future

The future of New Zealand's electricity supply industry (ESI) looks bright, with the country's top trainees recognised at an awards ceremony in Waikato. The... Read More

Raising safety awareness for Whakarewarewa Forest

Timberlands, in partnership with the Rotorua Lakes Council, Regional Tourism Organisation RotoruaNZ and the CNI Iwi Collective, are urging all recreational users... Read More

Port of Tauranga expects full-year profit in 2025

Based on improving cargo volumes in the first quarter of the 2025 financial year, NZX-listed Port of Tauranga expects full-year underlying net profit after tax... Read More

Heading away? Rest up before you hit the road

Motorists heading between Taupo and Hawke's Bay on SH5 were met with free coffee and snacks on Friday, as RoadSafe Hawke's Bay and Eastern District Police carried... Read More

Kiwifruit growers celebrate industry achievements

The 2025 kiwifruit season is expected to deliver another record-breaking crop, with hopes of surpassing the 200 million tray mark in exports for the first time. Over... Read More

Kiwi Art Trail comes to town

Want something different, Kiwiana - and free - to do this long weekend? What about hunting kiwi in Tauranga's CBD? The Kiwi Art Trail of 20 large kiwi sculptures... Read More

What's on: art, kayaking and Lions' garage sale

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting an occasional drizzle,... Read More

Standing on the shoulders of giants

Until about 20 years ago, 75 Squadron's A-4K Skyhawks could still be heard screaming across New Zealand's skies. Then, suddenly, silence. A political decision... Read More

Going after victory in Wellington

The Bay of Plenty Steamers are feeling the immense support from the local community, as they headed away from home base on Friday to the eagerly awaited Bunnings... Read More

Marine precinct sale 'unconscionable' meeting told

The sale of Tauranga's marine precinct for at least $4 million below its valuation is a 'disaster waiting to happen”, a local business owner believes. Tauranga... Read More

Pomare replaces Seifert for Ford Trophy clash

Ben Pomare from Bay of Plenty will replace Tim Seifert for Northern Districts in round three of the Ford Trophy against Canterbury at Hagley Oval tomorrow. Seifert... Read More

Waimarino Group revamp brings new attractions

As the summer season approaches, Waimarino Group, nestled along the picturesque Wairoa River in Bethlehem, is gearing up for an exhilarating reopening on Labour... Read More