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Te Puke charity walk highlights daily struggles

The best-laid plans don't always fall into place, and that's certainly true of a recent attempt to walk from Auckland to Te Puke. The Hub Te Puke general... Read More

Family plea for sightings of missing man

Police are still urgently appealing for sightings of 39-year-old Aydan, who has now not been seen for three weeks. Aydan was last seen in Chartwell in the... Read More

Key roadworks to affect traffic on Cambridge Rd

Cambridge Rd motorists and residents can expect temporary disruptions this month, as work ramps up on a major upgrade at the State Highway 29 Tauriko intersection. Construction... Read More

Principal reflects on unexpected career path

Craig Haggo didn't really want to be a teacher. But his mum thought he would make a good one, and said her opinion was one he should listen to. He wasn't... Read More

Justice system under ‘considerable stress’

The justice system is under 'considerable stress” with too few judges and, in some areas, not enough courtrooms. That's the view of Chief Justice... Read More

Police urge public help in child abuse crisis

Warning: This story contains details that may upset some readers. Multiple children have been killed or seriously injured in the lower North Island in recent... Read More

Blood moon and mixed weather for Father’s Day

West-northwest breezes and passing cloud are being forecast for the final two days of the Zespri Aims Games in Tauranga. MetService is also predicting a mixed... Read More

Kiwi riders face toughest downhill MTB test

Gravity riders are set for one of the toughest tests of skill and daring at the UCI MTB World Championships when the downhill racing begins tomorrow in Switzerland. The... Read More

$42m contract awarded for new bridge on SH29

A $42 million construction contract for a new Ōmanawa Bridge on State Highway 29 has been awarded to HEB Construction Limited. The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)... Read More

BoP couple stunned by $12.5m Lotto win

An Ōpōtiki couple who landed a $12.5 million Lotto jackpot say they had a hunch they might have the winning ticket - and couldn't fall asleep until they... Read More

Ambulance callouts hit winter record

Hato Hone St John ambulance service has experienced its busiest winter on record, with July and August marking the two heaviest months for callouts in its history. In... Read More

Social media posts leads to terrifying attack

A woman thought she was going to die during a 'prolonged and terrifying attack” that included having an extension cord wrapped around her neck... Read More