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Tauranga's most unique dog names

Bacon, Broccoli, Coffee Bean, Long Black, Pixie Caramel, Sushi, Strawberry, Toast, Whiskey and Woodstock. No, those are not items on this week's shopping... Read More

T20 World Cup: Black Caps have options to consider

First T20 international: Black Caps v Bangladesh; Where: McLean Park, Napier; When: Wednesday, 7.10pm; Coverage: Live on TV1, TVNZ+; live updates on Stuff Will... Read More

Matakana Fire: Around 200 hotspots identified

Firefighting is expected to continue on Matakana Island for several days. The blaze, which broke out on Saturday night, has already burnt through more than... Read More

Supporting Summer Lifeguarding across WBOP

Lined with beautiful coastlines and endless beaches and bays, the Western Bay of Plenty attracts thousands of beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers. With beautiful... Read More

Thunderstorm watch issued for BOP

The Bay of Plenty is currently under a severe thunderstorm watch. A moist northwesterly flow is expected to bring frequent showers today, says the MetService... Read More

Fight on against flare-ups at Matakana blaze

Firefighting efforts on Matakana Island will continue until at least Wednesday, Fire and Emergency says. The blaze, which broke out on Saturday night, has... Read More

Celebrating Christmas without Santa

According to many Kiwis I've met, one of the most prominent characters in a traditional New Zealand Christmas celebration is Santa. Some can probably even remember... Read More

Stop the spread of freshwater pests

'It's the responsibility of every lake user to follow the rules to prevent gold clam or any other freshwater pest from spreading to the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes... Read More

Working together for a safe summer

As Kiwis prepare for a much-anticipated summer break, your safety and that of others on our roads should be a priority this holiday season, says NZ Police. "Current... Read More

A wet, hot, muggy Boxing Day across most of NZ

Boxing Day will bring rain and high temperatures for a lot of the country, with some places having a heat alerts in place. A MetService spokesperson says... Read More

Five tips for Boxing Day sales

Consumer NZ shares five tips to help New Zealanders spend smarter and navigate the frantic marketing frenzy this Boxing Day. Check them out below before... Read More

Matakana: Crews monitor complex underground fire

Fire and Emergency's specialist drone crew will be working on Matakana Island overnight. They will be using thermal imaging to identify hotspots around the... Read More