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Police catch drunk drivers morning, noon and night

The number of impaired drivers police in the Bay of Plenty have been catching is alarming. And it's just not acceptable, says Bay of Plenty road policing manager... Read More

Bowling towards 100 years at Tauranga South

A bowling club in Tauranga - which first rolled a ball across the greens in 1924 - is about to celebrate 100 years of existence. Bowls Tauranga South is trying... Read More

Red Cross $1 reserve auction on Trade Me

New Zealand Red Cross has launched its Here For Good online auction - giving everyone the chance to help communities both at home and around the world by bidding... Read More

Youth vaping numbers drop for second year

The proportion of 14-15 year old Year 10 students vaping regularly has decreased significantly for the second year running in the annual ASH survey of Kiwi youth.... Read More

Squash: Coll triumphs at home

The New Zealand Squash Open has seen a fairytale finish with Paul Coll winning the Men's Open and Nele Gilis, who is engaged to Coll, winning the Women's Open.... Read More

Fatal crash in Te Puna

One person is dead following a crash in the Western Bay of Plenty. Police have confirmed the death after a single vehicle crash this morning on Clarke Road,... Read More

Powerball player wins $8.25 million

A lucky Powerball player from Otago will be celebrating in style after winning $8.25 million with Powerball First Division in Saturday's live Lotto draw. The... Read More

Stabbings and disorder while baby aboard

Police following up on criminal offending, including two stabbings and disorder during illegal street racing on the weekend, are asking anyone with information... Read More

Serious crash: Road closed in Te Puna

A road in Te Puna is closed this morning following a serious crash. Emergency services were called to the crash on Clarke Road just before 6am A police... Read More

Assault, 'mooning' and spying allegations

An obscure paramilitary group and a rifle club share a community hall in Tauranga. It's not a happy arrangement. Tony Wall investigates allegations of assault,... Read More

Katikati upcycled Christmas tree event is coming

The festive season is in full swing in Katikati with the Opening Night of the Upcycled Christmas Tree Display promising to entertain and wow the whole family... Read More

Highway works from now until Dec 22

It should be smooth travelling over the holiday season, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, as people will be able to drive on a number of newly sealed roads. The... Read More