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06:30am Sun 06 Jul, 2025
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has established its first dedicated space unit, within a squadron that hasn't been active since World War II. The No.... Read More
04:00pm Sat 05 Jul, 2025
When Te Ara Mātauranga, Waihī Beach's new library, service centre and community hub, opened this month, it already had a wairua (spirit) embedded within. That's... Read More
03:00pm Sat 05 Jul, 2025
The last message Mersey Burrows sent to her sister Lily Arabin before she died in a car crash last week was to say how proud she was of her. 'You're doing... Read More
02:00pm Sat 05 Jul, 2025
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is calling on locals to put their name forward for the 2025 local elections. Nominations are open for mayor, councillors,... Read More
01:00pm Sat 05 Jul, 2025
Warning: Distressing content Two people involved in a Rotorua teen prostitution ring that has been described as 'social dysfunction at its worst” have... Read More
12:00pm Sat 05 Jul, 2025
Police have launched Rotorua's first beat team to patrol the city centre on foot as a way to crack down on retail crime. The team is made up of five constables... Read More
11:13am Sat 05 Jul, 2025
Applications are now open for Western Bay of Plenty District Council's Community Matching Fund - with $160,000 ready to support projects that strengthen, connect... Read More
10:06am Sat 05 Jul, 2025
Trudging through the outdoors on foot or by push-bike and deciphering maps sounds like a weekend of bliss for Lexie Tait McCosh, who loves filling her time with... Read More
09:00am Sat 05 Jul, 2025
The Emerald City is coming to the Bay of Plenty as Pāpāmoa College prepares to dazzle audiences with its whole-school production of The Wizard of Oz. Set... Read More
08:00am Sat 05 Jul, 2025
The biggest nurses' union is accusing Health NZ of putting money ahead of safety by dropping a safe staffing agreement from its latest contract offer. Negotiations,... Read More
07:30am Sat 05 Jul, 2025
Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService forecasts a few showers, possibly... Read More
07:00am Sat 05 Jul, 2025
The intersection at Fraser St and Merivale Rd near the Merivale shops has been labelled dangerous by nearby residents. Peter McTavish, who uses an electric... Read More
17-Dec 18:04
Snapchat predator case moves to High Court
17-Dec 16:43
SH2, north of Katikati, open after serious crash
17-Dec 16:00
Shoppers visit Ikea in ‘unprecedented’ numbers
17-Dec 14:30
Mt Ruapehu crater lake shows temperature rise
17-Dec 13:00
Manta rays added to vulnerable species list
17-Dec 12:07
Car crashes into Tauranga shop, witnesses say
17-Dec 11:45
Serious food safety tips for the silly season
17-Dec 09:27
Serious crash on SH2, road closed
17-Dec 08:00
Lamb takes out ham this Christmas
17-Dec 07:30
Summer traffic squeeze: Key SH2 and SH25 changes
17-Dec 06:30
Coping with grief during the Christmas season
16-Dec 18:00
SH2 speed limits reduced in Karangahake, Waihī
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