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Kiwi juniors start strong at world champs

The New Zealand junior Surfing Team has had an excellent start to their World Junior Surfing Championships campaign early on day one of the event with Taimana... Read More

The foods most recalled over safety concerns

Undeclared allergens in food have been identified as the leading cause for safety recalls last year, with milk allergens triggering the most recalls. The... Read More

Singer announces Tauranga mayoralty bid

'Fearless” and award-winning Māori musician Ria Hall is running for the Tauranga mayoralty. 'I know myself enough to know that I can be that voice... Read More

Salvation Army annual appeal at risk

The rising cost of living has hit the Salvation Army hard, with the charity's resources stretched to levels never seen before. This week is the 60th anniversary... Read More

Slow moving trough bringing rain

An active trough is expected to bring rain or showers and strong southeast winds to northeast parts of the North Island by Tuesday. Rain is forecast to fall... Read More

Ode to flatulence wins NZ on Air award

The 2024 Children's Music Awards have been announced, with the NZ On Air Best Children's Music Video awarded to a two-minute ode to flatulence. 'Let... Read More

Special 160th commemoration of Battle of Gate Pā

Hundreds of people turned out before dawn on the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Gate Pā/ Pukehinahina for the special unveiling and blessing of the refurbished... Read More

Hewletts Rd night works for next fortnight

Tauranga motorists are reminded that there may be delays at night over the next two to three weeks, between Tauranga Bridge Marina and Hewletts Road. Resurfacing... Read More

War against bike thefts makes big strides in NZ

Access to the world's most successful program to fight bike theft is now available to every police department in New Zealand and British Columbia. 529 Garage,... Read More

School lunches: more than just nutrition

School meal programmes can feed kids successfully without creating excess food waste when they offer a wide range of foods that students are familiar with and... Read More

Wheelchair-accessible maimai in Te Puke

Fish and Game is working to make duck hunting more inclusive by opening the first wheelchair-accessible public shooting maimai in the country. Tens of thousands... Read More

Michael Voss reigns in 60th Rotorua marathon

Local runner Michael Voss has won his fourth Rotorua marathon, while Debbie Donald took out the women's race. Michael Voss and Cullern Thorby served up... Read More