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Unwanted gifts flood Trade Me

More than 4600 unwanted Christmas presents have been listed for sale on Trade Me by mid-morning on Boxing Day, with the online trading site saying it expects... Read More

Nia Glassie's convicted murderers up for parole

Warning: Distressing content. It was a case that shook the nation. Nia Glassie was only 3 when her life was slowly and painfully taken following torture... Read More

Setting exercise goals that stick

People are being encouraged to make movement a joyful part of their New Year celebrations and embrace the opportunity to reflect on the strides made in 2024... Read More

Sunny skies await New Zealand's weekend  

Sunnier and drier conditions are expected to kick off the weekend. Following a cooler Friday, temperatures are expected to rise again, with Central Otago... Read More

Global challenges persist for meat industry

Meat exporters says 2024 has been a tough year for the industry - but positive signs are emerging. A joint report from Beef & Lamb and the Meat Industry Association... Read More

Foods you shouldn’t try cooking in an air fryer

If you're like me, you stubbornly waited for months to start using an air fryer when they first became popular, and now you simply can't live without it. There... Read More

Seven students awarded Owens Scholarships

The highly competitive Bob & Joy Owens Scholarships have been awarded for 2024 to seven college and high school students across the Western Bay of Plenty. These... Read More

Traffic delays following SH25 fatal

People are being asked to postpone travelling along State Highway 25a following a fatal crash. A section of SH25 is closed following a fatal crash earlier... Read More

Beachside venues prove a hit for Sri Lanka T20Is

More full crowds are in store for the Blackcaps this home summer with tickets selling fast for the three-game KFC T20I series against Sri Lanka over the New... Read More

Big win for BoP duo at Boxing Day street battle

The 2024 Suzuki International Series wrapped up in style on Whanganui's world-famous Cemetery Circuit on Boxing Day. With drizzle wetting the public street... Read More

Bay of Plenty summer music festival guide

Waihī Beach's Ben O'Leary has revealed the 'ridiculous” ritual Kiwi pop band Drax Project do before every gig. The band members phone his best... Read More

One dead, four injured in Coromandel crash

One person has died in a crash on State Highway 25 between Thames and Coromandel this morning. The crash, involving two cars, was reported to police just... Read More