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Timing everything in Karangahake crash

A minute can mean everything, and it was a matter of minutes that potentially saved a family from harm. Katikati man Don Wallis is thankful he wasn't hit after... Read More

Waihi mine expansion plans approved

New applications from mining company OceanaGold to purchase land in Waihi for new tailings ponds associated with its gold mines have been approved. Minister... Read More

Understanding active volcanoes with drone help

Drone technology developed at the Victoria University of Wellington has helped improve understanding of one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Volcanologist... Read More

Election voter turnout heading for record low

Voter turnout for this Saturday's local elections is heading for a record low, with an official saying online voting must be brought in to halt the decline. Electionsnz.com... Read More

Health, wellness businesses hidden within the CBD

As cars drive up and down Devonport Road, above where Whitcoulls and AJ's Lotto once was, is just one of the CBD's hidden gems. The Pilates Loft requires a staircase... Read More

Comvita Manuka Honey verified as Non-GMO in USA

NZX-listed Manuka honey exporter, Comvita (NZX:CVT), has achieved the official Non-GMO Project seal of approval for its UMF™ Manuka honey range sold in the... Read More

DHBs struggling to give gynaecological treatments

Women are being turned away from Tauranga and Christchurch hospitals for treatment for "non-urgent" gynaecological conditions, as a clearer picture emerges of... Read More

Sub-tropical warmth for the next few days

The theme over the next few days is to get warmer and warmer as sub-tropical winds kick in - before a late week cool down in the south. "To give you perspective,... Read More

Man killed in Atiamuri crash named

Police have released the name of the person who died in a motorcycle crash at Atiamuri on Sunday October 6. 'He was 49-year-old Nigel John Avery of Auckland,”... Read More

Tauranga tutor‘s military life in the jungle

Tauranga NCEA tutor Karina Sandison has swapped the classroom for the jungles of Malaysia for the next few weeks as she takes part in a large multinational military... Read More

Info appeal after man found dead on boat

Police are appealing for any information after the body of a 29-year-old man was discovered on a boat in the Tauranga Harbour on Saturday. Police have not released... Read More

Port of Tauranga welcomes UNISC study

Port of Tauranga has welcomed the long-awaited second report of the Upper North Island Supply Chain study. Port of Tauranga chief executive Mark Cairns... Read More