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Changes required to address power cut concerns

A New Zealand energy expert is calling for stronger incentives for smart energy devices in order to reduce the likelihood of power cuts. Evnex Founder and... Read More

What's on: chilli champs, markets and art

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 a fine day with southerlies. It's... Read More

Recognised for five decades of fostering children

Not many parents forget how many children they've cared for in their life, but Verna and George Kite have. The Bethlehem couple can tell us they've fostered... Read More

Celebrating unseen Healthline heroes on Sunday

International Nurses Day on Sunday, May 12, is an opportunity to celebrate the unseen heroes - the Healthline nurses that are helping take care of New Zealanders... Read More

Council takes middle road on rates distribution

How rates should be distributed across the district saw a variety of opinions from councillors during Whakatāne District Council's deliberations on the... Read More

Being a JP for half a century!

Although he wasn't keen on the job at first, Ernie Adams has notched up five decades as a Justice of the Peace. And 50 years ago, the job was a bit grittier... Read More

Iwi bid for name change referred to minister

An iwi bid to change the name of central North Island village National Park has been referred to the Land Information Minister to make the decision. The name... Read More

Traveller jailed for cocaine-filled suitcase

A woman has been sentenced to five years and five months' jail after attempting to smuggle 4.3 kilograms of cocaine through Auckland International Airport a... Read More

Red Shield Appeal - there for those in need

Tauranga locals brave the cold today to donate towards the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal to help those in need in the community. 'The Salvation Army Red... Read More

Opera singer named FAME Trust winner

A man described as having an 'exciting power and depth to his sound” is being named as the 2023 Emerging Practitioner Award recipient at the University... Read More

Three debutants named in Black Ferns team

Three exciting young players are in-line to make their international debut for the Black Ferns this weekend The Black Ferns coaching group have named their... Read More

Fire at Doncaster Drive Reserve, Pāpāmoa

Fire and emergency services are currently trying to extinguish a fire at Doncaster Drive Reserve in Pāpāmoa. A fire and emergency services spokesperson... Read More