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New marine research hub for Marine Park site

A state-of-the-art marine research and education facility will be established at Sulphur Point in Tauranga after years of controversy surrounding the future... Read More

CBD crime: What the latest police data shows

Reported crime in Rotorua's inner city has dropped, a top cop says - a trend one hospitality stalwart calls a 'wonderful trajectory”. It comes about... Read More

VIDEO: Rocket Lab launch snapped in Tauranga

A Tauranga photographer has snapped the moment satellites for a French internet company passed over Tauranga. The photo above, taken by Dan from NightKiwi... Read More

Adoptee heartbreaking hunt for birth family

Ekaterina Clark began her search for her birth mother knowing there could be a tragic reason behind her adoption. But she was unprepared for what she discovered. The... Read More

Community passion fuels Tauranga aircraft museum

Classic Flyers NZ, the Tauranga-based Aircraft Museum, is a testament to the power of community and shared passion. It's more than just a museum; it's... Read More

Tauranga mayoral race: Tim Maltby

In July, Tauranga will choose who will be running their city for the first time in five years. A mayor and nine councillors will replace the four-person... Read More

Two to appear in BOP court on violence charges

Two men are before the courts on violence charges after search warrants in Rotorua which saw a firearm seized. The arrests spring from an incident on Tuesday,... Read More

Entering the Māori New Year in Te Puke

Te Puke's Matariki celebrations - Te Kete o Matariki - may only be four years old but it already has its own very special tradition. The last two events have... Read More

A night in the Caribbean for a good cause

A Caribbean Night in Tauranga is promising to raise money for a good cause through food, dancing and entertainment. The Cargo Shed will be hosting an unforgettable... Read More

Council bans heavy vehicles from Maunganui Road

As construction on the final portion of the Maunganui Road upgrade gets underway, Tauranga City Council is announcing a heavy vehicle ban for a section of the... Read More

Concerns over median barriers for tractor drivers

Rural Contractors say median barriers are making roads unsafe and causing stress for those driving tractors with lines of cars behind them. The issue was... Read More

More wet weather to move in on Sunday

A low-pressure system west of New Zealand is set to continue influencing the country's weather in the coming days. This is the same system that has brought... Read More