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Rotorua lake weed clean-up could cost $50,000

A multi-agency clean-up to clear Lake Rotorua and the waterfront boardwalk of lake weed is expected to last beyond next week. Wind gusts reached about 80km/h... Read More

Kawerau Lotto player wins $18.3million

Lotto has revealed where the three winning tickets from Saturday night's record-breaking 'must-win” Powerball draw were sold, each taking home a share... Read More

Two in hospital following SH30 crash, Te Teko

Two people were taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 30, Te Teko, Whakatāne on Saturday afternoon. Police and Hato Hone St John... Read More

A three-generation journey of kiwifruit success

Across three generations, change is something members of the Dyer family all agree is a constant feature of farming. 'The only guarantee in life is change,”... Read More

New measles case, travelled through two airports

One new measles case has been confirmed on Saturday, linked to a Wellington College student who travelled through both Wellington and Auckland airports. The... Read More

Lotto Powerball: Three winners get $18.3m each

Three players have split Saturday night's $55 million Lotto jackpot, winning $18.3m each. The numbers in the must-be-won draw were: 38, 28, 2, 5, 14, 19.... Read More

Asbestos detected in Kmart Magic Sand

Coloured sand products sold by Kmart NZ have tested positive for tremolite asbestos, prompting an urgent recall notice and warning for anyone who has bought... Read More

SH29 over Kaimāī Range to close five nights

State Highway 29 over the Kaimāī Range, between the Bay of Plenty and Waikato, will be closed for five nights. The closures, between 7.30pm and 4am from... Read More

Comvita hosts Korean beekeeping federation

Comvita has hosted a delegation of 40 senior representatives from the Korea Federation of Beekeeping Co-operatives (KFBC). The visit to the Paengaroa headquarters... Read More

'Clear regional benefit' for Bay in leave reforms

The Government's overhaul of the Holidays Act promises fewer payroll headaches for industries with variable work patterns, like the Bay of Plenty's horticulture... Read More

Woodcraft on show at Ōmokoroa’s Old Library

The artistry and craftsmanship of local woodworkers are taking centre stage this month at TOLO - The Old Library Ōmokoroa, where some members of the Tauranga... Read More

Shop owner loses $74k of stock in burglary

A Katikati technology store owner lost $74,000 of stock from an overnight burglary last weekend - and he did not have insurance. The burglary comes two months... Read More