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Police confirm types of ammo allowed for hunting

Duck shooters and other hunters can continue to use cartridges filled with lead or steel shot, as these are not prohibited, says police. They may still be... Read More

Black Ferns captain wins Bay Rugby supreme award

Black Ferns captain Les Elder is the supreme winner at the annual Bay of Plenty Rugby Awards. Players, coaches, referees, administrators and volunteers were all... Read More

One critically injured in Waihi crash

One person is in critical condition following a crash in Waihi. Emergency services were called to the crash on State Highway 2 around 9.30pm. A police spokesperson... Read More

Tauranga home currently Trade Me‘s longest listing

Most people listing their properties hope to see a sale within a matter of weeks - the sooner the better. But one Tauranga couple have been waiting 10 years.... Read More

Late spring for NZ property market to fuel growth

Growth in the regions is fuelling annual sales growth in September of 48 per cent for Tall Poppy real Estate, echoing the latest figures released by the Real Estate... Read More

Zespri launches horticultural science scholarships

Zespri has launched a new scholarship for up to five students each year studying Massey University's Bachelor of Horticultural Science degree. Dr Kylie Phillips,... Read More

Tauranga students lead school to title victories

Local Tauranga girls Lyric Vaetoe and Grace McGirr helped St Peter's, Cambridge secure two national titles over the school holidays, one for the first time. In... Read More

New songs to be added to Tauranga shows

When much-loved Kiwi band Sons of Zion perform in Tauranga this summer you can guarantee they'll be coming with a new set and some new music. Four members of... Read More

Vehicle retrieved from river following fatal crash

Police have recovered the vehicle that crashed into the Wairoa River along State Highway 29. Police were called to the single vehicle fatal crash between Omanawa... Read More

Man exposes himself in Gate Pa

Police are making enquiries into a man exposing himself in Tauranga. A police spokesperson say they received a report around 3.40pm on Tuesday of an unknown male... Read More

Children exposed to measles at Rotorua camp

Children and adults who were at a Seventh Day Adventist camp in Rotorua may need to go into quarantine if not immune to measles, after being exposed to the virus... Read More

Maketu Pies under new management

Maketu Pies will continue to fill pie warmers across the country with the announcement this week that Te Arawa Management Ltd has purchased the iconic Bay of Plenty... Read More