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Thunderstorm risk for Waikato, BOP today

A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for central North Island today. MetService said heavy showers were expected for Rotorua, inland Bay of Plenty, Waikato,... Read More

More than 30 fire callouts around Te Puke

Calls so far in 2025: 34. An animal rescue was one of the 14 calls in the last fortnight. A large dog had become trapped in a soak hole. The dog was frightened,... Read More

Unemployment reaches 4-year high

Choosing between putting food on the table or paying essential bills, while applying for hundreds of jobs - and and not hearing back. That is the reality for... Read More

Ten years of giving back to the community

If Te Puke town centre is looking a little cleaner than normal this week, it's down to staff from Paengaroa orchard company Baygold. Friday saw Baygold's... Read More

'Pregnant? Don’t Drink', Mission to tackle FASD

A Tauranga man is on a mission to reduce the number of babies born with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. At 87, retired health professional Christopher... Read More

Tauranga runner makes his mark in history

Tauranga track star Sam Ruthe is now the holder of yet another world's best time. The 15-year-old runner competed in the Graham Douglas International meet... Read More

Zespri RubyRed Kiwifruit volume set to double

More than three million trays, or 10,800 tonnes of Zespri RubyRed Kiwifruit will be available this season, with its berry-like taste available for the first... Read More

Proposal to fund new oral contraceptive pill

Pharmac is consulting on funding a new progestogen-only oral contraceptive pill called desogestrel (branded as Cerazette) from April 1 2025. A range of oral... Read More

Police, Luxon's crown car crash a genuine mistake

The car crash involving the vehicle carrying the prime minister and his police escort in Wellington last year was caused by another vehicle coming around a roundabout... Read More

Groms battle in Whangamata for series glory

Young surfers from across New Zealand are set to compete this weekend in Whangamata for the second leg of the Billabong Grom Series presented by Oceanbridge. Taking... Read More

Te Arawa signs historic Waitangi Day agreement

Te Arawa Group Holdings and Te Arawa Lakes Trust have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), strengthening collaboration for the future of Te Arawa... Read More

Thousands unite at Māori in Moana in Tauranga

Thousands of people are rocking 'positive vibes” today at Māori in the Moana. Hosted by Ngāi Te Rangi the free event at Whareroa Reserve is designed... Read More