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Road work plans for Waikato and the Bay of Plenty

Another busy weekend is on the cards, with people travelling around the motu for Auckland Anniversary weekend, making the most of one of the last opportunities... Read More

ACT backs call to make commissioners "caretakers"

ACT is joining a former mayor in calling for Tauranga's commission to act in a 'caretaker role”. Greg Brownless, mayor from 2016-2019, has called on... Read More

Shellfish biotoxin warning lifted

New Zealand Food Safety has lifted the public health warning advising against collecting shellfish on the east coast of the North Island, from Cape Runaway to... Read More

Warm oceans behind our hot, humid weather

A strong marine heatwave is contributing to New Zealand's unusually hot weather, says NIWA. Meteorologist Ben Noll says that sea surface temperatures around... Read More

New year, new officers in blue

New Zealand Police has welcomed 50 new officers this week, as Wing 372 celebrated their success in front of whānau and friends. In attendance was Commissioner... Read More

Significant measles outbreak expected - expert

New Zealand will almost certainly have a significant measles outbreak this year, public health experts say. And there are fears very young children will die. Measles... Read More

The Jack of parts

In the depths of the shed, old metal parts collect dust and hold decades of memories, dating as far back as 1910 - lying in wait to be back on the road once more.... Read More

Surf clubs to benefit from Mount Everest Challenge

The Breeze Mount Everest Challenge is back for 2024! And this year funds raised will be going to the three local surf lifesaving clubs based at Omanu, Mount... Read More

Baycourts sets the stage for an entertaining year

After a well-deserved break, a recharged Baycourt team is back and amped up to create more memorable live event experiences that connect, inspire, challenge... Read More

Lakeland Queen given removal deadline

The owner of Rotorua's iconic Lakeland Queen paddle steamer has been given six months to move it from the iwi-gifted public land where it's sat since 2021. The... Read More

The retirement and legacy of Wang

After 21 years of dedicated service, Joseph and Maria Lee, the founders of Wang Tauranga, a beloved local Asian grocery store, have decided to retire and pass the... Read More

Sign up for the 100k’s in 30 Days challenge

It's time to get fit, have fun and do something good for your fellow Kiwis living with breast cancer diagnoses - sign up for the 100k's in 30 Days Aotearoa... Read More