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Detention notice on ship in Tauranga Harbour

An investigation is underway into a freight ship that lost its rudder as it departed Tauranga Harbour. Bulk carrier MV Achilles Bulker, was departing Tauranga... Read More

Banks' endless battles with scammers

They're constantly changing and becoming increasingly sophisticated - but bank scams still have some aspects in common, and it pays to know what the signs... Read More

Silver Ferns overpower Wales 83-34

On the back of adversity, the Silver Ferns were quick to adopt a business as usual approach when delivering a powerful 83-34 win over Wales at the Netball World... Read More

Triple whammy of wind, rain, and even snow

It has been a relatively fine and settled weekend for much of New Zealand, but that's about to change as MetService forecasts a series of fronts spread up the... Read More

Doing ‘stuff’ with Denis and Melva

Did you know Denis and Melva Howard got zapped by a lightning strike in their motor home? Blew all the electrics out, took six months to get bits in from Germany... Read More

Appeal for witnesses to fatal train incident

Police are appealing for any witnesses to a fatal train incident in Mount Manganui. One person is dead after being struck by a train around 3pm on Monday... Read More

Government addresses modern slavery

The Government is working alongside business to deliver on its commitment to address modern slavery by introducing new legislation that requires organisations... Read More

One dead after being struck by train

Police are confirming a young person has passed away after being struck by a train in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga this afternoon. A police spokesperson says... Read More

Camera rollout boosts marine protection

The rollout of on-board cameras across New Zealand's inshore commercial fishing fleet has reached a new milestone, with cameras going live on the first 23 boats... Read More

Pāpāmoa artist wins $20,000 national art award

Pāpāmoa artist Tawhai Rickard (Ngaati Uepohatu, Ngaati Porou) has won the prestigious $20,000 National Contemporary Art Award for a 'nuanced and generous”... Read More

Serious incident: Train blocking Mount road

A serious incident involving a train is being reported in Mount Maunganui. A Tauranga City Council spokesperson says there has been a serious incident at... Read More

Leading young scientists off to London

He's got a keenness for neuroscience and now Luca Ririnui will get to pick the minds of some of the world's top scientists at the London International Youth... Read More