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Black Heels and Tractor Wheels podcast back

Rural Women New Zealand's popular podcast, Black Heels and Tractor Wheels, is back for a seventh season, with the first episode available from today. 'This... Read More

Big ideas for Tauranga Escape festival

There will be a return of some favourites, and the introduction of new when Tauranga's biennial literary festival kicks off on Friday. Escape - affectionately... Read More

Arrests after stores targeted by thieves

Five youths have been arrested after several Waikato stores were burgled and damaged this week. Police allege the youths, travelling in a stolen vehicle,... Read More

NZVA urges responsible dog ownership

The New Zealand Veterinary Association is reminding potential dog owners to ensure they are financially capable of caring for a dog and to prioritise proper... Read More

Magnet warning following hospitalisations

After a series of hospitalisations overseas, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is warning parents of the dangers of having small high-powered... Read More

Children to learn livesaving skills

Hato Hone St John is encouraging young students to learn basic CPR skills at school by getting hands-on practice with their favourite teddy bear as part of World... Read More

Helping fire stations one slice at a time

Dominos outlets throughout Tauranga will donate one dollar from every pizza sold between 4-9pm today to help raise funds for fire stations around the city, Bethlehem,... Read More

Missing family: Can SAS hunt fugitive father

A military lawyer says hunting down Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips is 'completely” in the capability of the New Zealand Special Air Service, but would... Read More

The science behind the fruit

Zespri's RubyRed kiwifruit sprung on the market seemingly from out of nowhere in 2022, but on the outskirts of Te Puke, scientists were quietly celebrating decades... Read More

Four killed on NZ roads in one day

The deaths of four people in one day are a chilling reminder of what can go wrong on New Zealand roads, says police. Two drivers died following a crash in... Read More

Burling passes Spithill's America's Cup record

As Team New Zealand moved closer to another America's Cup defence, helmsman Peter Burling brought up a milestone of his own. In Monday's race-three win... Read More

How a drug-dealer's wife laundered cash

A woman convicted of laundering more than $430,000 in drug money spent tens of thousands on 'lifestyle” expenses, including overseas holidays,... Read More