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A 'sensational' NZ Mini Motocross Nationals

A heady mix of bravery, tenacity and talent in equal measures were on show at the 2024 New Zealand Mini Motocross Nationals in Taranaki at the weekend. Held... Read More

Silver Ferns defeat England 61-56

Building through the international window, the Silver Ferns took another step up when delivering a morale-boosting 61-56 win over England in the third match... Read More

Tourist died in crash on BOP gravel road

A Czech tourist on a working holiday in Ōpōtiki had planned a solo hike in Te Urewera ranges, but died after she lost control of her car on a gravel road... Read More

Spook-tacular Halloween mask challenge

There are prizes up for grabs for the best homemade masks and face painting as part of Te Puke's annual Halloween Treat Trail on Thursday, October 31. 'This... Read More

Support when it’s most needed

In the last 10 months, Harriet Steele, has been diagnosed with cancer, undergone major surgery, IVF, chemotherapy and early menopause. All just four months... Read More

Name revealed in McLaren Falls shooting

The man who shot and killed an unarmed stranger who turned up at his property, wrongly assuming the man had come to 'finish him off”, can now be... Read More

Black Ferns named for England challenge

The Black Ferns coaching group have named their match-day 23 to play England in their second Test of the WXV1 Tournament at Langley Events Centre in Langley. The... Read More

Māori boards unite for regional health planning

A third of the Iwi Māori Partnership Boards including five from the Te Manawa Taki region have united in Whakatāne to present their Community Health Plans... Read More

Strike player wins $200,000

A lucky Strike player from Northland will be celebrating in style after winning $200,000 with Strike Four in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The winning Strike... Read More

Moist unsettled weather ahead

The second week of the school holidays may have more rain and wind around the country, according to the weather experts. On Tuesday, October 8, a strong west... Read More

Waioeka River: missing person search continues

The search for a person missing after a vehicle crashed into a Bay of Plenty river on Friday morning is still ongoing. Police are also still searching for... Read More

Homicide investigation launched in Tauranga

A homicide investigation is under way after the body of a man was located in Tauranga this morning. Police were called about 8.45am to a walkway in Gate Pa,... Read More