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Is it illegal?

The impacts of bottom trawling is one of the hot topics of discussion at this weekend's Tauranga Fishing and Boat Show. 'Given the capabilities of modern science... Read More

Stunning strike sinks Canada

New Zealand have earned just their fourth ever win at a men's FIFA U-17 World Cup with a nail-biting 1-0 triumph over Canada, thanks largely to a stunning strike... Read More

Are you rich enough?

Are you rich enough? Wanting to 'do something' about climate change? What do you think about racism? And what about NZ's fastest falcon? What better... Read More

Will we have a November heat wave this week?

As above normal temperatures continue this week, weather forecasters at WeatherWatch are keeping an eye out to see if some areas may reach 'heatwave' criteria. WeatherWatch... Read More

250 years ago today a tall sailing ship went by

Papamoa's Steve Morris headed down to Papamoa beach about 2pm this afternoon to gaze out to sea. Steve has been researching his own family history or whakapapa... Read More

Cause of Friday night Mount power outage unknown

A power cut to Mount Maunganui on Friday night meant that many bar and restaurant patrons were faced with a late night dinner in the dark. The power outage which... Read More

Traffic changes on Sunday due to City to Surf

The arrival into port of one of the season's largest cruise ships, combined with hundreds of people running from Tauranga to Mount Maunganui means business as... Read More

More room for loved ones in Paeroa Cemetery

It's been a bit noisier than usual at the Pukerimu Cemetery in Paeroa over the last few weeks. Following a karakia performed by Rawiri Kauae Te Toki, to whakanoa... Read More

Futsal Whites on verge of history

The Futsal Whites are just one step away from a place at a first ever World Cup after coming from behind to win a thrilling OFC Futsal Nations Cup semi-final 3-2... Read More

First cadet announced for Kawerau Pathway to Work

The first cadet employed under Industrial Symbiosis Kawerau or ISK's Kawerau Pathways to Work Cadetship programme has been announced. Tanaya Rudolph-Wilson... Read More

Whitianga Hotel closing after losing liquor battle

On a sunny Thursday morning, more than 20 workers from a Whitianga bar were told they had lost their jobs. Amid the shock there were tears, hugs, and looks of... Read More

Poor diets and dental habits lead to tooth damage

Dental experts are calling for Kiwis to make dietary changes and reduce their consumption of food acids to protect their oral health following the release of new... Read More