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Powerball player takes home $17 million

Wednesday will be a night to remember for a lucky Powerball player after winning $17.2 million with Powerball First Division. The winning ticket was sold at Victoria... Read More

Robot arm helps lighten load in Covid testing lab

A custom-built robot has quickly become the star of Canterbury DHB's Covid-19 testing lab, minimising the risk of repetitive strain injury and boosting output. The... Read More

Traffic light setting changes for some regions

Areas currently at the red traffic light setting are due to move to orange at midnight tonight, apart from Northland. The country left behind the alert level... Read More

Vigilance urged over Omicron incubation period

The incubation period for the Covid-19 Omicron variant can be longer than what people think and everyone should stay vigilant, a microbiologist says. The Ministry... Read More

Conway ‘fit and firing’ for Black Caps comeback

Devon Conway is fit and firing for his likely return to the Black Caps on Saturday after being sidelined for seven weeks because of the right hand he broke after... Read More

Witnesses sought after war cenotaph vandalised

The Thames-Coromandel District Council is appealing for witnesses after a century-old cenotaph was badly damaged. The council says the monument at Victoria Park... Read More

DJ “devastated” by Omicron postive test

UPDATED: A British DJ who has tested positive for the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in New Zealand says he is devastated by the development. In a late-night social... Read More

Top tips for a super summer with your pup

Longer days and balmier nights mean more opportunities for you and your dog to get out and about. But before you go, here's Tauranga City Council's Animal Services... Read More

Power out after Chadwick Road roundabout crash

UPDATE 6:57pm: A car has collided with a power pole near the intersection of Fraser Street and Esk Street. A Police spokesperson says the driver was uninjured... Read More

First community exposure from Omicron case

Whole genome sequencing has detected a border-related case of Omicron who had briefly been active in the community. The Ministry of Health have announced that... Read More

Boaties asked to help in biosecurity response

Biosecurity New Zealand is asking boaties planning a voyage to Aotea Great Barrier Island this summer to be aware there are restrictions in place affecting... Read More

Latham to lead in Tests against Bangladesh

Tom Latham has been named Blackcaps captain for the Walton Test Series against Bangladesh, starting at Bay Oval on New Year's Day. With regular captain Kane... Read More