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Tauranga businesses fighting for survival

Tauranga businesses are fighting for survival with the CBD littered with roadworks and construction. The city centre is undergoing a major... Read More

Investment in Tauranga’s future confirmed

The Tauranga City Commissioners describe Tauranga City Council's 2024-34 Long-term Plan, adopted on Monday, as the culmination of their work ahead of their imminent... Read More

Wet and windy weather forecasted for ANZAC day

After a dry and fine start to the week across New Zealand, wet and windy weather is expected this ANZAC Day. A cool southwest flow covers Aotearoa today,... Read More

Serene heaters: Voluntary recalls extended

All Serene S2068 heaters that were imported, sold or installed after June 16, 2018, regardless of serial number, are no longer able to be used, sold or installed... Read More

Novel a beacon on author's cancer journey

For Pāpāmoa's Ron Murray, the challenge of completing a novel has acted like a beacon on his personal cancer journey. Written in acts rather than parts... Read More

Dismay over hospital staffing limits

Health New Zealand has ordered an end to double shifts and imposed new limitations on replacing sick staff in wards during the day to save money. It is imposing... Read More

Air NZ reveals shake-up of Aussie, Pacific flights

Kiwis travelling on Air New Zealand to Australia and the Pacific Islands can expect more in-flight entertainment, snacks and flexible fares from June, the airline... Read More

Woolworths rolls out body cameras for staff

Woolworths is rolling out body cameras at all its 191 stores this week, as part of staff safety measures. The supermarket chain trialled the cameras in 17... Read More

Gang member in court after car chase with rivals

When a carload of Mongrel Member members chased a carload of rival gangsters at speed on a busy Rotorua road one Saturday night in June, it was never going to... Read More

Police and FENZ race it out on go-karts

Some say the most exciting race at the Supercars Taupō event on the weekend has been the annual Police vs Fire and Emergency NZ go kart battle. The... Read More

Emerging artists urged to embrace opportunity

Taking part in the BOP Garden & Arts Festival's emerging artist programme unlocked something inside Anna Solich. The call is out for fledgling artists to... Read More

Junior racers impress at Humatangi track

The cream of New Zealand's junior motocross talent was on show in the Manawatu/Horowhenua region at the weekend and what a show they all produced. While parts... Read More