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Jan passionate for her city

Passionate is a word Labour List MP Jan Tinetti has been using a lot lately. She has taken her skillset - honed on the front line as principal of Merivale School... Read More

New trout season begins on October 1

The new trout fishing season is almost upon us, and anglers around the country are prepping their tackle in anticipation of Thursday, October 1. The Rotorua lakes... Read More

Severe weather warning issued for BOP

A heavy rain warning is in force for the Bay of Plenty as a significant weather event is forecast to hit New Zealand today. The MetService says an active frontal... Read More

Signalised intersection opening delayed

A new temporary signalised intersection at the Te Maunga junction of State Highway 2 and State Highway 29A was scheduled to be operational from this morning. Due... Read More

Aspiring young pilots take to the skies

Tauranga Aero Club Young Eagles have had their first foray into an historic aircraft. It was a big day for Warbird Aviation who recognised the 80th anniversary... Read More

Dream realised with Omokoroa pavilion opening

Community collaboration is being praised as the driving force for Omokoroa's new $1.6 million sports pavilion turning from a dream into a reality. The purpose-built... Read More

Sport NZ - Make the most of daylight savings

Sport NZ is encouraging New Zealanders to take full advantage of daylight savings by getting outdoors and being physically active. This call follows research... Read More

Sao Young manslaughter accused in court

A woman has appeared in court, charged with the manslaughter of Hamilton man Sao Young. Young, 40, was last seen on the evening of March 12 in Hamilton's Insoll... Read More

Powerball and Strike roll over - $10m up for grabs

Powerball and Strike have both rolled over, meaning there is a combined prize pool of $10 million up for grabs on Wednesday. Powerball was not struck last night... Read More

High traffic volumes expected on BOP roads

With the school holidays here, police are urging people not to leave anything jup to chance when it comes to travelling on the road. If you and your family are... Read More

Severe gales and snow forecast for the week ahead

The MetService warns that severe gales are forecast for many parts of New Zealand during the week ahead, with a period of snow to low levels in parts of the South... Read More

Tauranga woman Rebeka Storey still missing

Police report that 29-year-old Tauranga woman Rebeka Storey is still missing. Rebeka Storey's vehicle - a Suzuki Swift, registration CWD620 - was found abandoned... Read More