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House fire destroys everything family owned

A Taupō family is coming to terms with losing just about everything they owned in a house fire last week. Zoanna and David Lamond bought their four-bedroom... Read More

Tauranga musician wins global entertainment award

Tauranga singer and songwriter Jeremy Redmore is on a mission to develop children songs that won't drive the parents insane. Say goodbye to 'Baby Shark,... Read More

Seeing breasts everywhere? Maybe it’s a sign

Breasts. Once they're on your mind, you begin to see them everywhere - or at least throughout New Zealand, thanks to a visual Breast Cancer Foundation NZ - BCFNZ... Read More

Man charged after officer injured

Police have charged an 18-year-old man following a fleeing driver incident that left a police officer with facial injuries at the weekend. The incident occurred... Read More

Settled start to the school holidays

As the remnants of the weather system from last week move away to the east, the first week of the April school holidays begins with settled weather. Although... Read More

When can babies drink cow's milk?

Dietitians New Zealand believes it is important to clarify the current guidelines in New Zealand with regards to cow's milk versus formula for infants from six... Read More

Health initiative targeting vulnerable people

An initiative is being launched in the Western Bay of Plenty with the aim of ensuring equitable access to vital healthcare services. A local health service... Read More

Powerball player wins $30.16 million

A lucky Powerball player from Carterton will be celebrating a life-changing win after winning $30.16 million with Powerball First Division in Saturday night's... Read More

Death after electric blanket fire triggers warning

The Coroner is advising people to consider the fire risk of their electric blankets after a Wellington woman died when hers caught fire. Ann McAllister, 82,... Read More

Pseudoephedrine back on shelves for winter

Medsafe has approved 11 cold and flu medicines containing pseudoephedrine. Pharmaceutical suppliers have indicated they may be able to supply the first products... Read More

Speed reduction planned for BOP road

Speed limits on Thornton Road from the intersection with State Highway 30 to the western end of the 'Blueberry Curves” will be reduced from 100km/h to... Read More

Widow pleads for husband’s dream to be realised

The widow of a former Rotorua councillor is pleading with the council not to shelve her late husband's long fought-for dream of a new skatepark as it looks to... Read More