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We Can Keep Safe programme expands in BOP

An 'invaluable” personal safety programme for preschoolers will expand in Bay of Plenty and Waikato after a nearly $1 million funding injection from a... Read More

Helium birthday balloon tragedy

The family of a young mother who died after inhaling helium at her child's birthday party have described their desperate efforts to save the 'bright and bubbly”... Read More

Waihī Beach Earth dam may be removed

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is looking to remove the Waihī Beach Earth Dam to meet new government earthquake and flood control safety regulations. Built... Read More

Par for the Cause!

Teams around New Zealand are hitting the golf course to take on a challenge like no other - 72 holes, a marathon, or 36 holes a half marathon in one day, to... Read More

Portable home auction to aid new clubhouse

As the finishing touches are being put to Pukehina Surf Rescue's new building, an auction is about to take place that could mark the end of fundraising. The... Read More

Weather for the week ahead

A front will be moving northeast onto the south of the South Island on Tuesday, according to the MetService. "There is moderate confidence that severe gales... Read More

Brilliant bowling performance sees NZ pass USA

New Zealand kept their hopes of progressing to the semi-finals of the ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2025 alive with an 18-run win over USA in the opening match... Read More

Former Tauranga coach steps up into new role

Hibiscus Coast have appointed former Tauranga Moana and Western Springs coach Caleb Ward to lead their 2025 Lotto NRFL Women's Premiership campaign. Ward,... Read More

Trade Minister to hold trans-Tasman discussion

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay will travel to Australia today for meetings with Australian Trade Minister, Senator Don Farrell, and the Australia... Read More

Lotto player wins $1 million

The dream has become a reality for a lucky Lotto player from Timaru after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The... Read More

Protected bird cruelty rises

Warning: Distressing images Cruelties against protected birds have increased, with 19 incidents reported this summer, up from 14 last year. Incidents include... Read More

Sea Eagle set for regatta debut

The 81-metre Royal Huisman-built Sea Eagle will make her regatta debut next week during the NZ Millennium Cup in Auckland's iconic harbour waters. One of... Read More