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Māori cirque show set for Rotorua and Tauranga

Māori cirque theatre production, Te Tangi a Te Tūī, is set to take the stage at Sir Howard Morrison Centre, as part of a North Island tour. Presented by... Read More

COVID-19 Inquiry submissions closing soon

The chair of the Covid 19 Inquiry has put out a last minute call for people to share their experiences during the global pandemic. Public submissions, which... Read More

Mitch Rees set for Isle of Man TT

Recently crowned New Zealand superbike champion Mitch Rees is about to fulfil a long-held ambition - to compete at the Isle of Man TT. The TT, which begins... Read More

Anzac Day in Rotorua: Love and remembrance

Messages of love, honour and remembrance shone through during Anzac Day services in Rotorua. The civic service saw a parade of former and current service... Read More

Tailored help for learning difficulties

A Pāpāmoa woman who started her own intervention education support service in Tauranga wants parents to know that one-on-one tailored help is available for... Read More

Meth use rises sharply in Bay of Plenty

Cheaper and more available methamphetamine is likely why the drug's use has surged 65% in the Bay of Plenty in the last year, agencies say. New wastewater... Read More

AI in Hiring Risks 'Computer Says No' Bias

Using AI algorithms to to renew expired Jobseeker benefits automatically could result in 'computer says no' discrimination, experts are warning. Cabinet... Read More

Transformative renovation at Ōtūmoetai College

Ōtūmoetai College is undergoing a major transformation to modernise its facilities to meet evolving student needs. The ambitious project seeks to reshape... Read More

Rotorua man charged with abducting 3-year-old

A man has appeared in the Rotorua District Court charged with abducting a 3-year-old girl from a Rotorua early childhood centre for sex. John Tekuru, 19,... Read More

HNZ and senior doctors in mediation

Health New Zealand and senior doctors are in mediation, before a strike planned for next week. Pay negotiations between the Association of Salaried Medical... Read More

First-timers to pros take on King & Queen event

Rain, shine or howling gales, runner Janet Baird is out training for her first time entering the iconic Mauao King & Queen of the Mountain event on Sunday, April... Read More

One dead in Owhata two-car collision

A person has died and another was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash in Owhata overnight. The collision occurred about 9:10pm at the corner of Te Ngae... Read More