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Winning ticket sold in farming community

A shop in the small farming community of Reporoa has sold a winning Lotto ticket. Thirty-two players nationwide each won $12,697 with Lotto Second Division... Read More

Young farmer gearing up for national awards

A Piarere Young Farmers member is one step closer to winning one of New Zealand's most prestigious farming awards after being crowned the Season 56 Waikato Bay... Read More

Fast-paced action promised for speedway finale

Season finale action for 2023-24 at Baypark Speedway brings the return of the fast-paced Sprint Cars and heavy metal Super Stocks to provide the highlights this... Read More

Road warning as severe weather hits NZ

New Zealand is in the grips of a large weather system and multiple warnings are currently in place all over the country. A heavy rain warning is in place... Read More

Lamb and duck snacks win BOP battle

A spiced lamb, salsa, and tapioca cracker snack, crafted by a Tauranga sous chef and a tertiary tutor mentor, has captured the tastebuds of one of the nation's... Read More

Sepsis caused by cut on head by barber's clippers

Warning: Graphic content A small cut to the back of the head from a barber's clippers developed into a dangerous sepsis infection and a near-leg amputation... Read More

Severe thunderstorms forecast for BOP

UPDATE: Severe thunderstorms are now being forecast as a complex trough moves over the country. The MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for... Read More

Tongariro Crossing death confimed as medical event

The death of the 71-year-old on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is being attributed to a medical event. Emergency services were called to the crossing on Tuesday,... Read More

Savings tips: Pet ownership on a budget

With the cost-of-living crisis biting, the comfort provided by companion animals such as dogs and cats are needed more than ever. But as every responsible... Read More

New way of luxury living here in Tauranga

A $200million+ fully completed luxury development in the heart of Tauranga city is launching for sale today, signalling the first-of-kind mixed-use complex in... Read More

Business as usual for cash rate and housing market

Reserve Bank of New Zealand decision to leave the official cash rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent was no surprise, given the incoming flow of economic data released... Read More

Steve Taiatini death: Two deny joint charge

The identity of one of the two people jointly charged with murdering Mongrel Mob Barbarians gang president Steven Taiatini in Ōpōtiki can now be revealed. Police... Read More