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Missing woman found by searchers

A woman reported missing last week, has been found. Police issued a statement overnight saying the woman reported missing from Taupō on Wednesday, July 26... Read More

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake hits Wellington

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake has shaken the Wellington area. The earthquake struck about 10.41pm 10km southwest of Paraparaumu, according to the GeoNet website. It... Read More

Operating times confirmed for part-time bus lanes

In agreement with Bay of Plenty Regional Council, peak-time bus lane and car parking hours on Cameron Road between Elizabeth Street and Sixteenth Avenue have... Read More

Celebrating Cook Islands Language Week

'Connect me to the traditions and culture of my homeland' or ''Ātuitui'ia au ki te au peu o tōku kāinga Ipukarea' is this year's theme... Read More

120,000 plants to be planted as part of Bay Link

With the Bay Link project completing one major infrastructure element after another, people will also start to see more landscaping and streetscape works taking... Read More

Bird of the Century to celebrate 100 years

Forget Bird of the Year. In 2023, the stakes are even higher. Introducing: Bird of the Century. 'This year, voters are not just electing their Bird of the... Read More

Lotto player wins $1 million

One lucky Lotto player from Morrinsville will be toasting a special win after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The... Read More

Single vehicle crash in Matapihi

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a single vehicle crash in Matapihi, Tauranga. "Police were notified of a single-vehicle collision on Matapihi... Read More

Government delivers 26 upgraded fire stations

Waihi Volunteer Fire Brigade is amongst 26 fire stations around New Zealand which have undergone an upgrade or rebuild, providing a boost for regional economies... Read More

More opportunities for first home buyers & renters

The Government's landmark Progressive Home Ownership scheme will reach more potential first home buyers, by allowing existing homes to be bought, Housing Minister... Read More

Get ready to garden ramble in Katikati

Katikati's popular biennial Garden Ramble organised by the Rotary Club of Katikati will be held this year on the first weekend of November. Seventeen... Read More

Tauranga couple awarded highest honour

Ann and Basil Graeme of Tauranga have been awarded Forest & Bird's highest honour of Distinguished Life Membership for their service to conservation nationally... Read More