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Goodbye winter - hello asparagus

Every September winter-weary shoppers across the country are thrilled to see one of the first and most tasty signs of spring hit the supermarket shelves. Along... Read More

Cold blast to start the school holidays

MetService is forecasting a series of cold fronts to spread over the country from the Tasman Sea during the first half of this week, bringing changeable and unsettled... Read More

Spark stands by RWC coverage after more complaints

Spark Sport is defending its Rugby World Cup, saying all but one of the games it has streamed have been without issue. The tournament's New Zealand broadcast... Read More

Community‘s thoughts on climate change

Climate Change is a topic on the tip of everyone's tongues at the moment. Whether you believe it is happening or not, the one thing we can all agree on is it's... Read More

SH29 open after truck crash

State Highway 29 is now open after emergency services were forced to close the highway due to a car and truck crash. Emergency services were called to the crash,... Read More

Aim to raise motorist’s environmental awareness

One of New Zealand's largest used car retailers has launched a new initiative to replant more than half an acre of native forest. The trees will be planted in... Read More

New rules to help construction companies

New government procurement rules coming into force this week will help keep construction companies afloat by promoting better practises when awarding multi-million... Read More

“You still won’t listen to us”

Her history teacher probably captured the essence of it all. 'You know Zoe, he said, what you are doing is much more important than history. You are making history.” Zoe... Read More

Cruise passengers to donate towards Mauao Trust

Donations from Tauranga cruise passengers during the 2018-2019 cruise ship season will go towards developing signage and interpretation for Mauao. Volunteer... Read More

Paengaroa pulls together to create green oasis

Paengaroa is still small enough to care - that's the measure of the community's amazing support for the creation of a reserve in the heart of their village. Conway... Read More

Tails wagging for Wander Dogs Summer Series

Tails are sure to be wagging across the Western Bay District with the Wander Dogs Summer Series making a welcome return to the summer calendar. Back by popular... Read More

SH29 closed after serious truck crash

UPDATE: 3.20PM: State Highway 29 is now completely closed from Te Poi through to Tauriko. The NZTA have closed the road between SH28 and Cambridge Road. 'Please... Read More