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New clam species found in Waikato River

Biosecurity New Zealand and mana whenua for the Waikato River are urging people who work and play in and around the river to keep a lookout for a new-to-New... Read More

Realignment project planned for Waikare Gorge

Consent has been lodged for the Waikare Gorge realignment project to bypass six kilometres of the existing State Highway 2, which includes the slip- and rockfall-prone... Read More

Chilly start across NZ but clear skies ahead

Extra layers will be needed around the country with the arrival of clear but cold mornings. MetService meteorologist Clare O'Connor said that despite it not being... Read More

Strong team named for Olympic test event

Twelve sailors will represent New Zealand in nine of the 10 Olympic classes at July's Olympic test event in Marseille, just over a year out from the Paris... Read More

North Island showdown in Mazda Racing Series

The Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing Series is looking to crown its final champion of the season when it visits Hampton Downs International Motorsport Park in North... Read More

NZSO brings Baroque masterpiece to Tauranga

The New Zealand Symphony returns to Tauranga on June 21 to perform selections from a landmark work by legendary Baroque violin virtuoso Heinrich Biber. The Bohemian... Read More

Road warning with more poor weather expected

Recent bad weather has affected state highways across the Bay of Plenty, and with more poor weather forecast, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising road... Read More

Music legend Tina Turner dies

Music legend Tina Turner has died aged 83. One of the world's most famous voices has passed away after a long illness, her publicist Bernard Doherty told the... Read More

Traffic woes continue to plague Western Bay

An outpouring of frustration and anger about traffic on State Highway 2 is evident on social media this morning. Motorists have been taken to Facebook and messaging... Read More

MPs to talk Tauranga infrastructure shortage

A public meeting on Tauranga's lacking infrastructure, traffic congestion and the Takitimu Northern Link progress will be taking place this Friday, May 26. The... Read More

House fire in Gate Pa

Fire and Emergency services are at the scene of a house fire on Twentyfirst Avenue, Gate Pa. According to Fire and Emergency northern shift manager Ryan Geen,... Read More

Pay boosts for GP & community nurses announced

About 6100 more GP, community nurses and kaiāwhina will be eligible for pay rises of eight per cent on average to reduce pay disparities with nurses in hospitals,... Read More