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Maketū Pies: Locals react to potential closure

It's just before lunchtime and the dairy next to the Maketū Pies factory is bustling. Some clutch paper packets containing flaky, golden pastry wrapped... Read More

Typical end-of-spring weather for November

This week is going to feel like late spring for most regions as high pressure dominates with generally drier weather, says WeatherWatch.co.nz In its latest... Read More

Feeding families with sustainable venison

The weeks leading up to Christmas can be stressful for many Kiwi families, with rising costs and tighter budgets making it harder to put nutritious meals on... Read More

Scientists develop tool to monitor coastal erosion

An online tool developed by scientists at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland allows for detailed monitoring of the nation's coastal erosion from satellite... Read More

Reading helps children face difficult future

New research has found reading for pleasure with children when they are young can help them in difficult circumstances - and it's never too late to make a difference. The... Read More

Youth vaping rates drop, rise for older students

Overall youth vaping rates in New Zealand have dropped more than 50 per cent over the past three years, a new survey shows. The 2024 ARFNZ/SPANZ/NZAIMS Vaping... Read More

'We could lose someone’: High Performance Sport

This story discusses mental health and suicide. A list of helplines is available at the bottom of the page. The head of High Performance Sport NZ was... Read More

Protecting young minds with AI

‘Serenity', a new AI-driven chat application designed by University of Auckland researchers, can detect and mitigate cyberbullying in real time. The... Read More

Major wins in NZ Architecture Awards

B201's architectural brilliance has been recognised at the 2024 New Zealand Architecture Awards, alongside a project in the Bay of Plenty by Professor Anthony... Read More

Family dog killed in violent assault, says police

A family dog is dead and a person is in hospital after a group of men allegedly forced their way into a Kaipara property and violently assaulted its occupants. Police... Read More

Tauranga driver's winning weekend

Tauranga driver Rex Edwards secured the round victory as Round 2 of the Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing North Island Series was fought out at Taupō International... Read More

Proposal to end timber machining apprenticeship

A proposal to end an 'invaluable” timber machining apprenticeship programme in Rotorua has left its tutor of 17 years worried for his students. The... Read More