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Te Atiawa claim 2024 Aotearoa Maori Surfing titles

The strength of Te Atiawa returned at the 2024 Aotearoa Maori Surfing Titles held in Te Tai Tokerau over the long weekend as they took the Iwi of Origin back... Read More

Gibbs takes NZ trophy back across the Tasman

Australian motocross star Kirk Gibbs simply loves racing at Taupo and he showed why when he snatched the first major trophy of the 2024-25 Kiwi motocross season... Read More

The Good Walk: 30 laps around Mauao for charity

More than 100 people have been walking around Mauao taking on The Good Walk challenge of 30 laps in 30 days raising money for Good Neighbour. On Saturday,... Read More

Whakaari eruption: Owners appeal conviction

The owners of Whakaari/White Island are challenging the criminal conviction of their company in the Auckland High Court. The appeal hearing starts on Tuesday... Read More

Silver Ferns make Constellation Cup history

Securing their first win in Australia since 2019 helped the Silver Ferns claim the 2024 Constellation Cup with a defining 61-43 win over the Diamonds in the... Read More

City’s food scraps feeding local soils

It may not feel like much, but every old chicken bone or kiwifruit skin you throw into your little green bin is having a mighty impact on reducing the amount... Read More

Surf season starts smoothly, safety stressed

Despite a busy start to the surf season, there was only one notable injury, said Surf Life Saving NZ Eastern regional manager Chaz Gibbons-Campbell. 'Mount... Read More

Mother’s will sparks Family Court battle

A mother failed in her 'moral duty” after she left her two adult sons out of her will and instead left everything to her husband. The sons became... Read More

Coastal appeal brings population wave

The Bay of Plenty region saw steady population growth as of June 30, Stats NZ says. This growth reflects population increases and positive net migration. The... Read More

Welcome Bay family expresses gratitude

The family who lost their Waikite Rd house in a fire on September 23 have thanked the community for its support. 'Dear community, We want to express our deepest... Read More

Mike King’s stolen electric bike found

Mike King's custom e-bike has been found by a local hero who confronted the alleged thief before returning the bike to its owner. In a expletive-laden video... Read More

Foodstuffs criticised for axing price-sorting tool

Consumer NZ is raising alarms after New World and Pak'nSave, two major supermarkets owned by Foodstuffs, quietly removed the option for online shoppers to sort... Read More