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Nail-biting win to Greerton at 50th Jubilee match

While the score-book will show that Greerton defeated Mount Maunganui in the Versatile Williams Cup game that accompanied the Greerton Club's 50th Jubilee... Read More

Funding boost for projects supporting seniors

Expanding community transport in the Bay of Plenty, improving social connection in Porirua, and building robots in Otago are among the latest projects... Read More

Crash in Kaimai Range causing road blockage

Reports are coming in of a crash on State Highway 29. NZTA says a vehicle has rolled between boths ends of Old Kaimai Rd. Police are responding to a one... Read More

Pair rescued after 12 hours on mountain

Two people were rescued from Mt Ruapehu after intense weather led to them becoming lost on their return down the mountain. At around 7.40pm on Monday, Ruapehu... Read More

Matt conquers Mauao

What do you eat after climbing Mount Everest? If you're Matt du Plessis, it will probably be a large helping of scrambled eggs, followed up a few hours later... Read More

Dogs, togs, agility jogs at pooch party

From young pups, to teaching old dogs new tricks, if you want some expert advice on helping your four-legged friend to put their best paw... Read More

Boatie hospitalised after public ramp injury

*Warning: This story contains graphic images. A boatie fears he could lose his foot to infection after stepping on corroded metal at a council-maintained... Read More

Zeimann and Polley go back to back

The second weekend of the 2024 GJ Gardner Homes NZ Beach Tour has come to a close with first seeds Alice Zeimann and Shaunna Polley taking out first place in... Read More

61st annual Woodville Motocross delivers

It was worth the wait. After a two-year hiatus being forced on organisers, due to elements beyond their control, the return to premier motocross racing at... Read More

Teens buying vapes online with tick box

A mother is concerned it's too easy for teenagers to get their hands on vapes after her 14-year-old was able to buy $140 worth online. While it's illegal... Read More

Woman, 72, escapes burning house via window

A woman had a narrow escape when she was trapped inside a burning building in Whangāmata on Sunday night. Police were called to the fire in a two-storey... Read More

Mount smiley face: keep it or lose it?

A new sunny sight that is lighting up faces and boosting spirits has been spotted at Mount Maunganui this summer, but it may be short-lived. After cresting... Read More