Learn why chatbot teddies may not be suitable for young children due to their deep emotional engagement with AI.
Summer Shakespeare Tauranga Trust presents As You Like It at Te Puna Quarry Park's amphitheatre from 5–15 February 2026, with a cast of 18 including youth
Tony Lewis, the UK's top Robbie Williams tribute act, drew a crowd of 1,100 to Katikati's Haiku Park twilight concert on 31 January 2026.
Western Bay of Plenty residents hit by January's storm have until 15 February to apply for support from the council's Mayoral Relief Fund.
Katikati residents can give feedback on the Town Connector Route 85 bus service at a community meeting on 12 February at the Katikati Community Centre.
Katikati Trio — three young local performers — will headline the Te Rā o Waitangi Whānau Festival at Haiku Park, joining a diverse cultural line-up.
Katikati's second Te Rā o Waitangi Whānau Festival takes place at Haiku Park on 6 February, with three local teens performing as the Katikati Trio.
New Zealand's food and fibre exports are set to hit a record $64.3 billion, driven by strong demand for dairy, meat, and kiwifruit.
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A new survey shows NZ food and fibre sector leaders are prioritising biosecurity, trade agreements and climate resilience in 2026. Here's why it matters.
NZ kiwifruit scientists are sharing their expertise with India following a new trade deal — great news for the global kiwifruit industry and Te Puke growers.
Learn why chatbot teddies may not be suitable for young children due to their deep emotional engagement with AI.
New study uncovers lung complications post-surgery affecting thousands in NZ and beyond.
Fieldays 2026 at Mystery Creek drew over 132,000 attendees, marking a historic turnout for the popular agricultural event.
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected today across the lower South Island as weather warnings remain in effect.
Learn why chatbot teddies may not be suitable for young children due to their deep emotional engagement with AI.
Fieldays 2026 at Mystery Creek drew over 132,000 attendees, marking a historic turnout for the popular agricultural event.
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The NZ government allocates $51 million for new methane-reducing technology, promoting environmental sustainability in agriculture.
Learn why chatbot teddies may not be suitable for young children due to their deep emotional engagement with AI.
New study uncovers lung complications post-surgery affecting thousands in NZ and beyond.
Fieldays 2026 at Mystery Creek drew over 132,000 attendees, marking a historic turnout for the popular agricultural event.
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected today across the lower South Island as weather warnings remain in effect.