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NZ Squash Open: Coll through to final

Paul Coll has booked his spot in the final of the New Zealand Squash Open after winning a tense battle against France's Victor Crouin. Paul - world number... Read More

Harley Shrimpton’s family struggle with loss

The family of Harley Shrimpton are still in shock following Police locating his body this week. A funeral service for Harley attended by his family and friends... Read More

Who kicked the dogs out?

They've been training spritely dogs at Links Avenue Reserve for more than 30 years. Now they will have to shift from their green space to make way for developments... Read More

Serious four-vehicle crash at Karapiro

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash in Karapiro, Waikato. Police received the report around 4.45pm. The crash has involved four vehicles... Read More

Hannah Berry and Kyle Smith win Taupō Ironman

New Zealand triathletes Hannah Berry and Kyle Smith have today claimed victory on home soil at the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 Taupō. The Kiwi duo repeated their success... Read More

Vibrant Brazilian Fair in Papamoa

Get ready for an unforgettable cultural extravaganza on Sunday as the vibrant spirit of Brazil comes to life at the Papamoa Recreation Centre with the Brazilian... Read More

Rural criminals on the rise

Sentencing judges need to stop going lightly on those convicted of illegal hunting and the killing or stealing of livestock, says Federated Farmers rural policing... Read More

Thief arrested after roadside medical event

A man is to appear in court on Monday after being arrested for stealing bank cards from a motorist who was suffering a medical event. Police in Tauranga have... Read More

Gen Z’s platform to influence Rotorua politics

From serving at McDonald's to the civil service, Rotorua's youngest councillor Fisher Wang is now set to guide a new generation on local politics. Wang was... Read More

Police making enquiries following vehicle pursuit

Police are making enquiries to locate a vehicle that was seen travelling near Tauriko on State Highway 29 at around 12.15pm. Police say a vehicle of interest... Read More

Inspiring the next generation at The Elms

Do you have an interest in telling stories about Tauranga history? The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga is asking you to become one of the volunteer educators who... Read More

Chipmunks customers caught by parking cameras

You can play all day but you can't park all day. Chipmunks Playland & Café customers at Chapel St shopping Centre have been receiving fines of up to $85... Read More