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Teacher shortage no surprise

A teacher shortage is disappointing but no surprise, the head of a secondary school principals' association says. The Ministry of Education said schools... Read More

Shelter belt on fire on Matakana Island

Update, 5.58pm: A shelter belt fire on Matakana Island has now been extinguished by Fire and Emergency NZ services. 'The fire is extinguished but they're... Read More

Reduction in breast cancer death rates

A new global study shows New Zealand is doing well in bringing down the number of breast cancer deaths, a health researcher says. The study - led by the International... Read More

Two-vehicle crash at Barkes Corner

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a vehicle crash at Barkes Corner in Tauranga South. 'Police responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection... Read More

'Dangers' to increasing prescription supply

Many people will be familiar with the three monthly call or appointment to the doctors to get your prescriptions for medications renewed - but that could be... Read More

Powerful Māori story comes to life

'Te Tangi a Te Tūī”, a Māori cirque theatre production, is set to take the stage at Sir Howard Morrison Centre, as part of a highly anticipated North... Read More

Two arrested after walking past police station

Two people have been arrested for burglaries in the Waihī and Waihī Beach areas after walking past the local police station. In total, four people are... Read More

Marsden agrees to new deal with consortium

Marsden Maritime Holdings would be delisted from the NZX under a proposal from a consortium to buy out minority shareholders. MMH said it would pay $5.60... Read More

Where to get the cheapest petrol in NZ

Timaru was the cheapest place for fuel while Greymouth was the priciest in recent weeks, according to data from petrol price comparison app Gaspy. Gaspy's... Read More

Rotorua school leaver thriving in new forestry job

When Shael (Pihenga) Takao left school 18 months ago she had no idea where her future lay - but now, thanks to a collaborative network of industry partners,... Read More

Historic pōwhiri opens Te Matatini festival

A pōwhiri unlike anything seen in Taranaki before marked the start of the biggest kapa haka competition in the world. The biennial Te Matatini festival... Read More

Red means go as kiwifruit harvest begins

The largest producer of kiwifruit in New Zealand and Australia started its 2025 kiwifruit harvest on Monday with the RubyRed kiwifruit variety. Seeka Limited... Read More