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A study has found the cost and effort to roll out the national HPV vaccination programme was "well worth it" and has had...
09/03/2025

A study has found the cost and effort to roll out the national HPV vaccination programme was "well worth it" and has had a "marked" effect on HPV-related cancer rates.

HPV vaccine effective in cancer prevention

New Defence Force figures show more than half a million litres of diesel fuel aboard the Manawanui when it sank has not ...
09/03/2025

New Defence Force figures show more than half a million litres of diesel fuel aboard the Manawanui when it sank has not been taken off it. The survey ship sank off Samoa last October.

Diesel fuel aboard Manawanui still unaccounted

The police have stopped referring people to Destiny Church's Man Up and Legacy programmes after members had disrupted a ...
09/03/2025

The police have stopped referring people to Destiny Church's Man Up and Legacy programmes after members had disrupted a number of events.

Police stop referring people to Man Up

The gender pay gap currently sits at 8.2 percent, and research by the Retirement Commission has revealed a 36% gap in th...
09/03/2025

The gender pay gap currently sits at 8.2 percent, and research by the Retirement Commission has revealed a 36% gap in the amounts men and women contribute to KiwiSaver each year.

Grigg urges businesses to close gender pay gap

Onerous compliance requirements for vintage cars are looking to get a shakeup in a proposal by the Government.
09/03/2025

Onerous compliance requirements for vintage cars are looking to get a shakeup in a proposal by the Government.

Govt seeks feedback on extending WOF

"I’ve been winging for about four years, and I absolutely love it,” said Bay of Plenty’s 69-year-old Simon McDonald.
09/03/2025

"I’ve been winging for about four years, and I absolutely love it,” said Bay of Plenty’s 69-year-old Simon McDonald.

Sixty-nine-year-old with winging addiction

The winners of the crowd-pleasing Whip Off Championships were in high spirits as the sun set on day two of the Rotorua C...
08/03/2025

The winners of the crowd-pleasing Whip Off Championships were in high spirits as the sun set on day two of the Rotorua Crankworx World Cup.

Rotorua Crankworx: Young riders excel

There’s a good reason for an underperforming, half an act, cuckoo.
08/03/2025

There’s a good reason for an underperforming, half an act, cuckoo.

Half-hearted cuckoo is a hit

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre is set to come alive this Easter with a stunning concert series, part of sensational li...
08/03/2025

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre is set to come alive this Easter with a stunning concert series, part of sensational lineup of performances during the Port of Tauranga 62nd National Jazz Festival, from April 7-21.

Stellar concert series

New Zealand’s aquaculture industry is set for major expansion under a new government plan aiming to triple its revenue t...
08/03/2025

New Zealand’s aquaculture industry is set for major expansion under a new government plan aiming to triple its revenue to $3 billion annually by 2035, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has announced.

Government unveils aquaculture boosting plans

Funding has been made available to farmers as more regions, including parts of Rotorua and Taupō, are classified as bein...
08/03/2025

Funding has been made available to farmers as more regions, including parts of Rotorua and Taupō, are classified as being under drought conditions.

Rotorua and Taupō among areas hit by drought

This achievement is the result of generosity from more than 700 local donors, who have helped build a lasting legacy in ...
08/03/2025

This achievement is the result of generosity from more than 700 local donors, who have helped build a lasting legacy in the region. Chief Executive Officer Lori Luke said small acts of giving can make a big difference.

Acorn Foundation surpasses $20 million milestone

A Taupō District councillor who admitted driving drunk a fourth time has resigned.
08/03/2025

A Taupō District councillor who admitted driving drunk a fourth time has resigned.

District Councillor quits after drink-driving

There are rules about 'edit wars' and processes for solving disputes.
08/03/2025

There are rules about 'edit wars' and processes for solving disputes.

Wikipedia, a surprising repository of fact

A Rotorua ticketholder feeling “ripped off” after trying for weeks to get her $632 refunded says she’s “gutted” and even...
07/03/2025

A Rotorua ticketholder feeling “ripped off” after trying for weeks to get her $632 refunded says she’s “gutted” and even less confident of getting her “hard-earned money” back.

Timeless Summer Tour cancelled and in liquidation

It comes alongside Hipkins giving his State of the Nation address in Auckland today where he is promising “no more games...
07/03/2025

It comes alongside Hipkins giving his State of the Nation address in Auckland today where he is promising “no more games” in pledging not to overhaul every coalition Government policy if Labour is elected to power in 2026.

Jan Tinetti loses education portfolio in reshuffle

Te Tari Pūreke/Fi****ms Safety Authority, in co-ordination with members of the Recreational Fi****ms Users Working Group...
07/03/2025

Te Tari Pūreke/Fi****ms Safety Authority, in co-ordination with members of the Recreational Fi****ms Users Working Group, is running a hunter safety advertising campaign prompting hunters everywhere to “be extra sure this Roar”.

Hunters urged to be extra sure this Roar

Que’s images, called Te Pura, are going into the windows between the foyer and the main hall.
07/03/2025

Que’s images, called Te Pura, are going into the windows between the foyer and the main hall.

Artworks bring fresh life to Te Puna Memorial Hall

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Only minutes to go until the Opening Ceremony begins! Welcome to 13,000 athletes plus supporters, coaches and families here for the Zespri AIMS Games 2024!

At The Historic Village, Tauranga plenty of music with the National Jazz Festival Tauranga and Jazz Village. Here’s some All Girl Big Band from Christchurch.

Jack Claridge, age 99, is ‘vibing' out with his groovy jazz beats on the vibrophone this morning. Jack has been around the block when it comes to jamming out to jazz. Born in 1925, he has played drums, the double bass and played piano for the Bay Big Band in Tauranga during the 47 years he lived here. Jack even had his own music cabaret in Wellington called Claridge's by Candlelight in the 1950s and 60s. It was during this time that Jack bought a set of vibraphones, and is the same ones he plays today 60 years This morning he is performing with Trevor Braunias on guitar, Jill Leighton on vocals, and two other musicians. Head on down to The Historic Village, Tauranga today for plenty of jazz with the National Jazz Festival Tauranga.

LIVE: Welcoming in 2023 at Tauranga’s waterfront 🎆💫

Happy New Year! Fireworks at Blake Park, Mount Maunganui. There were fireworks display at 9.30pm at Matua, Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa and downtown Tauranga. At Greerton there was a laser light show because of nearby horses. At midnight there will be more fireworks across Tauranga city at the four locations which should be viewable from most places so you can watch from your front lawn. https://sunlive.co.nz/news/310086-tauranga-new-years-eve-live-coverage.html

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