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Family cat mauled by dogs

A Morrinsville woman is feeling deflated after a "menacing" dog was given back to its owner following an attack on her family pet. Last Saturday Shelley Meehan's... Read More

September: Get ready for spring chaos!

The next 10 weeks ahead are traditionally NZ's most chaotic of the year with winter slowly fading and hints of summer coming in. "You can expect a real variety... Read More

Police investigating Greerton burglary

A scene examination is being carried out this morning following burglary in Greerton. Police received reports of a burglary at a property in Waimapu Street,... Read More

Gun buy-back event planned for Whitianga

Firearm owners will be able to hand their prohibited weapons in to police at a gun-buyback event planned for Whitianga tomorrow. Police are encouraging gun owners... Read More

Mayor fires shots at NZTA over B2B project

The heat is going on the NZTA from the Mayor's office in Tauranga. First, Greg Brownless is demanding answers from NZTA over the Bayfair to Baypark project. He's... Read More

Students to connect with employers in Katikati

Upgrade with a Trade will connect job-seeking secondary school students and local employers at Katikati College today. Students will sit down with a range of... Read More

15th Ave works to start next week

Works on the first stage of 15th Ave improvements will start on Monday. Tauranga City Council says the aim is to free up capacity at the Fraser Street/15th Avenue... Read More

World Car Free Day celebration in Tauranga

On Sunday September 22, Tauranga will join more than 2000 cities around the world to celebrate World Car Free Day. Between 10am and 3pm, a section of First... Read More

New rules take effect for rental property market

Tuesday is a big day for the rental market. The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019 takes effect and brings with it a raft of changes for tenants and landlords. Liability... Read More

Waikato DHB breached patient rights

An elderly woman with a leg brace developed a painful infection and died following failures by Waikato District Health Board. Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner... Read More

More mental health nurses for voluntary bonding

A record number of mental health nurses have applied for a scheme to help reduce shortages in hospitals, in our communities, and in our regions, says Health Minister... Read More

Omokoroa stalwart goes back to his roots

Keith Nicholas never thought he would see the day when he went back to primary school. To his surprise, he found himself back on school grounds on August 15,... Read More