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Trafficker conviction welcomed

The Human Rights Commission today welcomed New Zealand's first human trafficking conviction, saying it serves a strong reminder to kiwi businesses that exploiting... Read More

The answer lies in the soil

Soil scientist Jamie Blennerhassett is returning to his scientific roots after six years setting up and running an ambitious gourmet food market in Mount Maunganui.... Read More

Bargains for everyone

The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, Noel Leeming and the ANZ at Tauranga Crossing open for business Thursday morning, marking the completion of a three-year construction... Read More

Children critically injured in crash

UPDATED: Two toddlers are in a critical condition after being struck by vehicle on a 100km/h road the Bay of Plenty. A woman was pushing a stroller with two children... Read More

Fining camping caperers

Tourists attempting to leave the country with unpaid freedom camping fines will now find it harder to escape. A partnership between Thames Coromandel District Council... Read More

Coromandel food tourism

Thames Coromandel District Council (TCDC) continues to promote the Coromandel as a food tourism destination, with $15,000 allocated to design and hire a stand at... Read More

Rare trans Tasman talks

Australian scientists are visiting New Zealand this week to talk to Plant and Food Research scientists about the Queensland Fruit Fly. It is a rare event, says Better... Read More

Last dance at Te Puna Hall

The long-threatened moment has finally come for Te Puna Memorial Hall, with demolition beginning on September 18 to pave the way for a new roundabout. The Te Puna... Read More

Coromandel rescue

A rescue helicopter was used to rescue an a man off a remote northern Coromandel beach today where he is believed to have fallen several metres onto rocks. A person... Read More

Bee aware of the buzz

Black and yellow, black and yellow, yeah, you know what it is. A bee of course. And today marks the first day of a whole month dedicated to the humble honey bee. Bee... Read More

Tauranga AOS in Taupo

Tauranga Police armed offenders squad travelled to Taupo today to assist Taupo police with a seach of a Tawa Street address. But while armed police were searching... Read More

Zespri celebrates good season

Record sales and highest-ever total grower returns are a satisfactory result from the strong 2015/16 season says Zespri Chief Executive Lain Jager at the Zespri... Read More