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One Powerball player wins $17.25 million

A lucky Powerball player from Canterbury will be toasting an incredible win after winning $17.25 million with Powerball First Division in Saturday night's live... Read More

Omanu Rebus Club welcomes newbies

Retired locals looking to extend their social network are being invited to get involved with the Omanu Rebus Club. The Tauranga chapter is one of 27 around the... Read More

School’s back, and so are the buses

The Ministry of Education and the Bus and Coach Association are reminding caregivers and road users that with schools starting back, so too are the school buses.... Read More

Three injured following serious crash

Three people have received injuries following a serious crash on State Highway 23 in the Waikato region on Saturday night. State Highway 23 between Raglan... Read More

Mucking in, making it happen

The old fella followed the early morning sun down Bellevue Rd - just before 7am - cheese cutter, cane, a head full of opinions, and looking for an ear to bend. He... Read More

Caravan life!

It was cherished childhood holiday memories combined with a post-Covid reluctance to stay in hotels that inspired Ōmokoroa couple Andrew and Sandra Easton to buy... Read More

Car with boat in tow hits power pole on SH33

Emergency services are responding to a vehicle and boat trailer crash on State Highway 33 near Paengaroa. "Police were notified at 4.55pm that a car towing... Read More

NZ Blood Service thanks donors

New Zealand Blood Service has reached one of its highest-ever summer collection targets thanks to the continued generosity of New Zealanders. With more... Read More

Police making enquiries about six Bayfair robbers

5.45pm update: Police are making enquiries to locate the robbers involved in a smash and grab at Bayfair Shopping Centre on Saturday afternoon. The Michael... Read More

School’s back, calls to flush taps & fountains

Water New Zealand is reminding schools to flush taps and fountains at the start of the new school year. Chief executive Gillian Blythe says children are particularly... Read More

Matt tackles Everest challenge early, in 24 hours

Are you climbing Mauao today? Keep an eye out for Matt du Plessis. The 39-year-old is wearing an orange top with black side panels, black shorts, a green... Read More

First ever Manu World Championships offers $30,000

The first ever Manu World Championships gets underway in Wellington this weekend, where the contestant with the best v-shaped divebomb will be awarded a grand... Read More