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Former enduro champion Groombridge leads the way

Taupo's Brad Groombridge knows a thing or two about winning enduro events and actually he's quite good at motocross and cross-country racing too. This season's... Read More

100-year-old competes at Rotorua Marathon

Colin Thorne does not believe in the saying 'the older I get, the better I was”. The 100-year-old is set to bring down the curtain on his Red Stag Rotorua... Read More

NZDF teams up with Warriors: ANZAC Day fixture

A full-capacity Go Media Stadium is set to host the largest contingent of New Zealand Defence Force personnel commemorating Anzac Day anywhere in the world.... Read More

Attending an Anzac Day Dawn Service

The Dawn Service has been part of Anzac Day commemorations across New Zealand since 1939. The service, which traditionally begins with a military parade,... Read More

Mice on ship delay kiwifruit season in Europe

Zespri's first delivery of this season's kiwifruit to Europe has been delayed after mice were found on the ship. During standard clearance processes... Read More

New import requirements for frozen berries

New Zealand Food Safety today issued new import rules for frozen berries to help keep New Zealanders safe and improve processes at the border. In 2022-2023... Read More

Clarity Gin wins at 2024 London competition

Tauranga's Clarity Distilling Company continues to impress in the spirits industry, securing a gold medal and the esteemed 'Best in Show by Country'... Read More

Two people injured after crash on Fifteenth Avenue

Two people have minor injuries after an incident in Tauranga South. "Police are responding to a two vehicle crash on 15th Ave reported at 1:55pm," says a... Read More

Museum ‘feeling the pinch’ as recession bites

Thames Museum Te Whare Taonga o te Kauaeranga has joined Museums Aotearoa's national Keep the Lights On campaign as it is feeling the pinch of recession. Thames... Read More

Tauranga Townley brothers win at motocross champs

The saying ‘the apple doesn't fall far from the tree' certainly rings true in the Townley household, with former supercross and motocross star Ben handing... Read More

New video highlights exploitation danger

A new interactive video has been launched online to highlight the dangers and the ease with which young people are exposed to exploitation. This comes... Read More

Are shops open on ANZAC Day?

Most shops will be shut on ANZAC Day (Thursday 25 April, 2024) until 1pm, although there will be some exceptions. Head of Labour Inspectorate Simon Humphries... Read More