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Cow shed the perfect place to moove

They say it's relaxing to watch people work. Penny, the plodder horse from Pahoia, looked super relaxed munching on her morning hay while she watched women... Read More

Tauranga’s popular Waitangi Day festival back

By popular demand, more music acts than ever will take centre stage at this year's Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day Festival. In its sixth year at The Historic... Read More

Ōropi School community rallies after theft

After a devasting break-in at Ōropi School over New Year's, principal Andrew King said the response from the Ōropi community has been 'heart-warming”. 'It's... Read More

Tips for surviving back-to-school rush

As the school holidays end and routines resume, many families face the challenge of navigating back-to-school chaos. Disruption to daily routines can affect... Read More

Landowners thanked on World Wetlands Day

As World Wetlands Day is being celebrated today, Fish & Game Chief Executive Corina Jordan is thanking all the catchment communities and landowners around the... Read More

Three Lotto players share $1 million

Three lucky Lotto players from Christchurch City and Lower Hutt will be dreaming big after each winning $333,333 with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's... Read More

Severe thunderstorm watch for BOP and Rotorua

MetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Rotorua regions. The watch is valid for seven hours from 2pm - 9pm today.... Read More

Have your say on insulation requirements

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is seeking feedback on changing the Building Code H1 Energy Efficiency requirements for insulation in homes... Read More

Project Parore advice at Katikati A&P Show

Project Parore and Renaturing Katikati are inviting everyone to visit their plantation station at the 100th Katikati A&P Show today, Sunday, February 2, at the... Read More

A shedload of community opportunities

It's been just over a year since the men of Katikati moved to their own 'shed” they can now, hopefully, call their forever home. After a few years in... Read More

Surfers Healing transforms lives in the waves

'It gives parents and grandkids joy.” That was the verdict at the surf clinic run by Surfers Healing for children on the learning disability spectrum... Read More

Reliever admits possessing 390 child abuse videos

Warning: This story deals with details of the sexual assault of children and may be distressing. A young woman who worked in early childhood told police... Read More