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Mongols trial: Court hears about cocaine use

The leader of a gang attempting to gain control of the drugs trade in the Bay of Plenty was nursing his own expensive cocaine habit at the time, a gang insider... Read More

Covid-19: 2464 community cases; 314 in hospital

A total 2464 community Covid cases and 314 current hospitalisations is being reported in the MInistry of Health daily 1pm update today. The seven-day rolling... Read More

Recruitment day for in-home support workers

Te Puna Ora o Mātaatua is hosting a recruitment day for potential in-home support workers to help address a regional-wide shortage in staff. The organisation... Read More

Mercury Bay Freighter sinks off Devils Point

Boaties are being urged to stay clear of Devils Point near Whitianga following the sinking of the Mercury Bay Freighter. The 40-foot vessel, which was reported... Read More

Inquest into man‘s death linked to vaccine begins

The inquest into the death of a Dunedin man linked to the Covid-19 vaccine will start this morning. Rory Nairn died in November last year, less than a fortnight... Read More

New, shorter whitebait season begins in September

Whitebaiters will experience a shorter season from this year onwards, as new Department of Conservation regulations kick in. Last year, DOC introduced new rules... Read More

University launches full law degree in Tauranga

Te Piringa Faculty of law is delighted to announce the full suite of Law qualifications at the University of Waikato will be available at the Tauranga campus from... Read More

New leadership appointed to council committee

The next generation of leadership has been appointed to the Tangata Whenua and Tauranga City Council Committee. Anthony Fisher replaces long-standing independent... Read More

New bridge at Cambridge Road under construction

Construction starts on a major bridge structure at Cambridge Road, between Bethlehem and Tauriko this month. The project is part of the Takitimu North Link Stage... Read More

What to expect during Tauranga‘s AIMS Games

Residents and visitors are being warned to plan their journey and take advantage of free buses during the annual Zespri AIMS Games starting Saturday, September... Read More

State highway closed following serious crash

State Highway 5 is closed near Taupo following a serious crash. Emergency services are responding to a serious crash between the cross roads of High Level Road... Read More

Locked-out workers threatened with legal action

The union representing workers locked out by Purex manufacturer Essity says the company is threatening 67 employees with more than $500,000 in damages. The legal... Read More