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Shining a light on volunteer trio

Three Western Bay of Plenty residents who selflessly give their time for the betterment of others are being recognised by Volunteering Services Bay of Plenty. With... Read More

Where are Newhubs biggest stars going?

Warner Bros Discovery confirmed in April that Newshub is shutting down on July 5. The closure will affect some of New Zealand's highest-profile and award-winning... Read More

Gisborne flood: Tragic week to follow

Wairoa locals had been doubly affected by flooding as well as the deaths of three boaties and its effects would linger, Napier MP Katie Nimon says. Nearly... Read More

Chapel Street pedestrian crossing safety upgrade

From Monday, July 1, work will commence on upgrading the pedestrian crossing near the Chapel Street and Maxwells Road intersection to a staggered signalised... Read More

Matariki in pictures: Kiwis gather to celebrate

Matariki commemorations began before dawn around the country with the national observance held at Treble Cone near Wānaka on Friday morning. Hosted by Ngāi... Read More

Voting made easy in this year’s local election

Check your letterboxes Tauranga residents because voting packs are on their way, and this year returning your vote has never been easier. Voting packs are... Read More

Fitting memorial for ‘mayor of Wainui’

An event to celebrate the life of Wainui man Basil Simpson will be held at the Nukuhou Salt Marsh lookout on Saturday. The dedication of a park bench overlooking... Read More

New Police graduates out to tackle crime

New Zealand Police welcomed 60 new officers today as wing 375 celebrated their success in front of whānau and friends. In attendance was Commissioner of... Read More

Directory for those supporting neurodiversity

SociaLink and Spectrum Collective Takiwātanga have launched a map and directory for those in the social, health or education sector managing neurodiverse clients. SociaLink... Read More

Growers vote for supporting Horticulture NZ

Fruit and vegetable growers have had their say and voted to continue supporting Horticulture New Zealand. Of growers by value, 97 per cent voted to continue... Read More

The NZ Garden Bird Survey: Everybirdy counts

Thousands of New Zealanders have their pencils sharpened and at the ready for the start of the New Zealand Garden Bird Survey | Te Tatauranga o ngā Manu Māra... Read More

Dry July: Giving Kiwis every chance in their fight

Dry July 2024 begins in just one week, with funds raised to be used to support Kiwis affected by cancer. 'It's cancer.” Those life-changing words stop... Read More