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Newborn who died suddenly had meth in system

A month-old baby who died unexpectedly in 2018 had methamphetamine in her system, the Coroner says. The report by Coroner Tania Tetitaha says Luna Mckee died... Read More

NZ High Commissioner to Sāmoa makes history

New Zealand's incoming High Commissioner to Sāmoa, Si'alei Van Toor, will make history as the first person of Sāmoan heritage appointed to the role and being... Read More

Covid updates: 5757 new cases, 20 deaths

There were 5757 new cases of Covid-19 reported last week and 258 people were in hospital. There were 20 new deaths attributable to Covid-19 reported this... Read More

Three bronze medals for NZ in Freeski Big Air

Three Central Otago teenagers have helped New Zealand to its most successful ever day at the Winter Youth Olympic Games. Luke Harrold - freeski, Lucia Georgalli... Read More

Battle of the airs in Mount Maunganui

It was a battle of the airs that determined the first leg of the Billabong Grom Series presented by Oceanbridge held at Mount Maunganui over the weekend. Australian... Read More

Focus on student success as new school year starts

As schools start back for 2024, Education Minister Erica Stanford says there will be a relentless focus on ensuring students' are achieving at school. 'It's... Read More

BOP side dominate Taranaki bowls final

The Taranaki women's Open fours trophy has gone to a Bay of Plenty side. Sue Hodges, from the Omokoroa club, and a first-time entrant in The Devon Hotel-sponsored... Read More

FIM Oceania Women's MX racing a crowd favourite

The elite women of motocross were saluted and revered at the weekend's 61st annual New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville. The Honda-sponsored... Read More

Volunteers needed for NZ House & Garden tours

Tauranga locals are being sought to volunteer in some of the region's most stunning homes, while making a difference for breast cancer. Breast Cancer Foundation... Read More

Where are the safe swimming holes?

As scorching summer temperatures prompt people to seek relief in the cool waters of swimming holes, concerns over water quality are surging due to the prevalence... Read More

Carnage at Baypark's Bay Piston Cup

Former New Zealand Sprint Car champion Michael Pickens from Auckland survived a battle of attrition to win an incident-packed Bay Piston Cup 30-lapper... Read More

Boaties leaving cars in lakes:"You will be towed"

Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Te Arawa Lakes Trust are strongly urgng boaties not to leave their cars parked in the lakes while out in their boats, and... Read More