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Warning as banned plant set to bloom

Farmers and keen gardeners are being asked to keep an eye out for a poisonous pest plant that will bloom in June. Native to South Africa, Cape Tulip - which... Read More

Tauranga rally for nurse-to-patient ratios

Nurses are finishing their shifts 'distraught and upset” because of understaffing in Te Whatu Ora hospitals, a union delegate says. It comes as new... Read More

Solar storm: Transpower restores power circuits

Transpower has restored the circuits it took out of action over the weekend, because of concern they could be damaged during the solar storm. The national... Read More

Daytime closure planned for SH30, Otakiri

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that State Highway 30 between Onepū Spring Road and Military Road near Otakiri will close on Monday, May 13 between... Read More

Compulsory recall notice of Serene S2068 Heaters

The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Andrew Bayly has now sent a compulsory recall notice to Serene Industries Ltd, requiring it to recall Serene S2068... Read More

Tologa Bay turns on for surf Junior Pro

Day two of the Sequence Surf Gisborne Junior Pro is taking place at Midway Beach in Gisborne today with finals this afternoon. With a massive southerly swell... Read More

Avis Magic win 54-45 over Southern Steel

Breaking a tight deadlock, Avis Magic has flown home with a dominant final quarter to deliver a compelling 54-45 win over Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel in... Read More

It’s a small world after all!

It's the twist in the tale - a feel-good one. Because, all along, Western Bay Museum volunteer Pauline McCowan knew the family of the mysterious 'Jessie”... Read More

Documentary: 'It takes a kāinga'

A new documentary fronted by Ria Hall is highlighting the disparities that māmā Māori face as they enter what should be the most amazing time of their lives. Ria... Read More

Tauranga photographers capture aurora

Sleep-deprived photographers and stargazers across Tauranga are saying it was worth it, following a breathtaking display of the Aurora Australis on Saturday... Read More

Lotto millions up for grabs on Wednesday

A Tauranga Lotto player and two Rotorua Lotto players will be delighted to learn they have each won $16,948 with Lotto Second Division in Saturday night's live... Read More

Cold nights set to continue for a while

Sunny days and chilly nights are set to continue as autumn moves towards winter, with a ridge of high pressure forecast to spread onto northern and central New... Read More