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13-year-old boy charged with murder in Dunedin

A teenager has been charged with murder and will appear in the Dunedin Youth Court this morning following the death of a 16-year-old boy in Dunedin yesterday... Read More

Tauranga council election: Nominations close today

Nominations are set to close for Tauranga's first local body election in nearly five years. The last council was sacked by then-local government minister... Read More

Tauranga boy receives yacht to aid recovery

A Tauranga boy who sustained severe neck injuries in a diving accident has received a significant boost in his recovery journey. Te Mero Elder, 12, has been... Read More

NZTA investigating privacy breach

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is contacting 1,480 individuals to advise that their personal information held on the Driver Licence Register - DLR or Motor... Read More

Home crowd advantage for Chiefs v Hurricanes

FMG Stadium Waikato will prove a fortress for the Hurricanes this evening as Gallagher Chiefs fans swarm the venue with over 80 per cent of tickets sold already.... Read More

Government progresses Māori wards legislation

The coalition Government's legislation to restore the rights of communities to determine whether to introduce Māori wards has passed its first reading... Read More

Waihī Beach’s new community hub design

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has released artist impressions of the preliminary design of the new Waihī Beach Library, Service Centre, and Community... Read More

Community urged to address meth "pandemic"

With concerns mounting over the escalating methamphetamine crisis in the Western Bay of Plenty, health advocates are rallying the community for a crucial discussion... Read More

New Police officers soaring into regions

Six new Police are set to start work in the Bay of Plenty region, with Police graduates soaring into districts following their graduation today. New Zealand... Read More

Largest cohort of indigenous doctoral graduates

A wānanga in Whakatāne is celebrating its largest cohort of indigenous doctoral graduates. Haka and waiata filled the main streets of Whakatāne, as regalia-wearing... Read More

Budget 2024: Cheat sheet and what to expect

It's one week to go until the Budget, and you may be experiencing some jargon fatigue already. "What are appropriations?" you may be asking. "When... Read More

Two-vehicle crash on Omokoroa Road

Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash at Omokoroa. Police received a report of a two-vehicle crash on Omokoroa Road, Omokoroa, around 5.25pm. "There... Read More