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Man charged after officer injured

Police have charged an 18-year-old man following a fleeing driver incident that left a police officer with facial injuries at the weekend. The incident occurred... Read More

Settled start to the school holidays

As the remnants of the weather system from last week move away to the east, the first week of the April school holidays begins with settled weather. Although... Read More

Health initiative targeting vulnerable people

An initiative is being launched in the Western Bay of Plenty with the aim of ensuring equitable access to vital healthcare services. A local health service... Read More

Council adopts lower speed limits around schools

Speed limits around Western Bay of Plenty schools will be lowered to 30km/hduring peak times, following the adoption of Western Bay of... Read More

When can babies drink cow's milk?

Dietitians New Zealand believes it is important to clarify the current guidelines in New Zealand with regards to cow's milk versus formula for infants from six... Read More

Government announces pet bond policy for renters

The government has announced a two-week pet bond and obligations for tenants to pay for damage their animals cause in a bid to make renting with an animal easier. It... Read More

Closed track a real problem, says MP

Coromandel MP Scott Simpson has taken a swing at the Department of Conservation over the ongoing closure of Cathedral Cove. In Parliament last week, Simpson... Read More

Farewelling the cruise ship season

For those early risers, a picnic breakfast in Pilot Bay at Mount Maunganui this week is a great opportunity to watch two of the last three cruise ships of the... Read More

Sudden death: Two facing burglary charges

Tauranga Police have charged two men with burglary after an early morning incident in which a man died while trying to avoid arrest, says acting district commander... Read More

Crash as trailer detaches from vehicle

Police are responding to a crash in which a trailer has become detached from a vehicle on State Highway 2, Te Puna. A police spokesperson says that no injuries... Read More

Price reduction for NZ-grown veggies

The latest fall in prices shows that fresh, healthy New Zealand grown vegetables are now even better value. "Times are tough for a lot of New Zealanders but... Read More

Racing to be king and queen of the mountain

Racers are expected to flood Mount Main Beach in anticipation for the King and Queen of the Mountain event this weekend. This will be the 77th year of runners... Read More