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New disc golf course flies into action in WBOP

Disc golf enthusiasts are invited to ‘putt' their skills to the test at a new nine-hole course at TECT Park. Disc golf, or frisbee golf, is played... Read More

BOP olympian joins fresh fruit appeal

Nutrition experts are urging Kiwis to kickstart their day with a piece of fresh fruit to help improve their health and wellbeing this autumn. The Ministry... Read More

Property resale profits dip as market shifts

The resale performance of residential real estate has deteriorated slightly through the first quarter of 2024, as stretched affordability and high mortgage... Read More

Man pulled from Tauranga Harbour taken to hospital

A man had been taken to hospital in a serious condition after he ran into Tauranga Harbour, allegedly in an attempt to evade police. Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Police respond to firearms incident, Taupō

Update: 1.01pm, Police are speaking with the person and verified no firearm was involved, says a police spokesperson. "Cordons are being stood down and... Read More

Police urge caution: crash on Cambridge Rd Tauriko

Police are urging motorists to take care on the roads with bad weather after a crash on Cambridge Road in Tauriko. There has been a two vehicle crash at the... Read More

Winter illnesses: Where you should go first

With the chill of winter starting to bite, health authorities are encouraging New Zealanders to prepare early for the colder months, so they stay healthy and... Read More

Business community shares desire to see vibrancy

'Improving”, 'potential”, 'stagnant”, and 'beautiful” are how some describe Rotorua in one word. The city's tourism organisation calls... Read More

Katikati to celebrate Matariki with dawn service

A poignant celebration of the Māori New Year will take place in Katikati. Katch Katikati event manager Kylie Watkins says the Matariki dawn service will... Read More

Woman kidnapped, beat young dad in brutal attack

After ensuring a young father was held at a house under the ruse of getting drugs, Sophie Skye turned up with baseball bat and launched a 'brutal”... Read More

Parents to now receive baby quake safe material

A partnership between EQC Toka Tū Ake and Whānau Āwhina Plunket will see more new parents than ever receive vital quake safety information to help keep their... Read More

Workplace horrors: WorkSafe airs industry concerns

Businesses have been forced to pay more than half a million dollars in health and safety cases in the past two months after workers had fingers amputated in... Read More