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Papamoa family’s plea for return of missing moggie

A Papamoa family is desperate to see their beloved cat Matty return home - he has been missing for three months. Matty a ginger male went missing from Oceania... Read More

E-cigarette, vaping law delays worry experts

Academics and the vaping industry say the government urgently needs to bring in e-cigarette regulations. The government says the process is taking longer than... Read More

Immigration NZ accused of slowing applications

The immigration industry says officials are using what one lawyer described as Trump-style ‘extreme vetting' to limit immigration numbers. Immigration... Read More

SH1 bridge repair detour starts Monday

State Highway 1, north of Atiamuri, will be closed for repairs to the Mangaharakeke Stream Bridge for six days from Monday, December 2, with traffic detoured via... Read More

National‘s proposal likened to 18th century ideas

National's proposals have been panned as a leap back to 18th-century ideas of punishment. It has released its latest discussion document - law and order -... Read More

Sensitive Santa sessions at Tauranga Crossing

Christmas is around the corner and Tauranga Crossing is getting ready for the festive season following the arrival of Santa Claus on Thursday, November 28. Santa... Read More

Council achieves climate change certification

Whakatāne District Council has reached a significant milestone in a project that aims to measure and reduce its greenhouse gas footprint. The Council has been... Read More

Building Consent Authority accreditation confirmed

Tauranga City Council's Building Authority accreditation has been renewed. This follows a recent combined audit by the Ministry of Business Innovation and... Read More

When do you start Christmas celebrations?

Every year, stores around town seem to get into the Christmas spirit earlier much earlier than anyone else, with carols blasting on full volume. The Weekend Sun... Read More

Large police presence seen in Bethlehem

UPDATE 1.45PM: Police are currently responding to reports of a family harm incident in Bethlehem. "It appears that the alleged offender lit a small fire near... Read More

Reducing air pollution in the Mount

A new, official airshed covering the Mount Maunganui industrial area will help Bay of Plenty Regional Council better manage air quality in the area - enabling... Read More

White powder found at Waihi property

Firefighters are currently on scene at a Waihi property where white powder has been found. Fire and emergency northern communications shift manager Daniel... Read More