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NZ Oar Blacks head across the Tasman

The four New Zealand crews competing in this year's Trans-Tasman Surf Boat Challenge are aiming for perfect performances this weekend. Surf Life Saving New... Read More

Legends of the SH2 “corridor”

From making hay in a roundabout, to winning Lotto, to the stress of over three hours stuck in gridlock traffic, there have been some epic tales emerge this week... Read More

Smiles all round for early childhood services

The children at Best Start Palm Springs are proud to show off their pearly whites after coming first in the annual oral health challenge. Early Learning Services... Read More

Launch of refurbished Police patrol car

Today, the New Zealand Police Museum will be showcasing a refurbished and rejuvenated 1988 Mitsubishi V3000 patrol car after many months of restorative mechanical... Read More

Wheelchairs, water, fishes and wishes

Reconnecting with the age-old pastime of fishing while enjoying a refreshing adventurous day out on the water with Wish4Fish is fostering enjoyment and cherished... Read More

Brief cold change in the south, 30C in the north

You can deny it all you like, but there are hints that Autumn's weather pattern is turning up on NZ's back door step. WeatherWatch says Southern Ocean... Read More

Fatal house fire in Ōpōtiki

A person has died after a fire in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to a Bridge Street property in Ōpōtiki about 2.20am. A police spokesperson... Read More

Past winners headline 102km race

Kiwis Ruth Croft and Daniel Jones are set to headline the 15th anniversary edition of Tarawera Ultra-Trail, both past winners of the 102km race and hoping to... Read More

Bayfair roundabout: upgrade or downgrade?

If you have noticed the new Bayfair roundabout, you may be confused as to why there seems to be both a roundabout and traffic lights. This new spectacle has... Read More

Government announces agriculture delegations

The coalition Government has announced ministerial delegations to support key areas across the Primary sector to deliver for New Zealand's food and fiber sector,... Read More

Three Waters repealed under urgency

The government has pushed the repeal of the previous government's Three Waters programme through all stages under urgency. Parliament sat late into the... Read More

Restricted fire season for the Bay of Plenty

The Bay of Plenty is moving to a restricted fire season from 6am tomorrow, Thursday, February 15, until further notice. A restricted season means no open-air... Read More