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WBOP after-hours medical service to be overhauled

A decade-old, 'unsustainable” after-hours medical care service in the Western Bay of Plenty will be overhauled. It comes as a breakaway GP brand... Read More

Police investigate two Tauranga ram-raids

Police are investigating two ram raids in Tauranga overnight reportedly involving the same vehicle. A spokeswoman said police received a report of a burglary... Read More

Bill Bailey returns to Rotorua with new show

UK comedian, musician and actor Bill Bailey is returning to New Zealand with a new show, including a stop in Rotorua. Following a sold-out tour in 2023,... Read More

Tauranga's ultimate school holiday guide

Tauranga is the place to be these July school holidays as a jam-packed programme of events and activities for tamariki (children), rangatahi (youth) and whānau... Read More

Free doctor clinic for everybody at rūnanga

With winter here, and illnesses circulating, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tamawhariua wants Western Bay of Plenty families to know they offer a free doctor clinic to... Read More

Fisherman swept 100m out to sea strips to survive

A fisherman who was swept off rocks and pulled 100m out to sea stripped off his clothes and gumboots as he floated in the churning surf desperate to survive. Bas... Read More

Government data centre officially opened

The government's secure digital storage capability has been significantly boosted with the opening of the new all-of-government data centre, the Minister Responsible... Read More

New data in gender-based violence research

Maternal suicide, perinatal deaths and non-family homicides have all been included in a new report to try and get a full picture of violence against women and... Read More

Farmer's last push for Young Farmer crown

A Waikato sheep and beef farmer is gearing up to achieve his dream of being crowned FMG Young Farmer of the Year. It's 26-year-old Hugh Jackson's second time... Read More

Fine start gives way to midweek storms

It's a settled start to the week for much of the country, with fine conditions expected across most regions, a great opportunity for some outdoor school holiday... Read More

High risk of contamination in rural school water

The Water Services Authority says the risk of contamination in many school water supplies is extremely high. It said it was particularly worried about the... Read More

80,000 books to schools, rest homes, offenders

A mobile Rotorua library service has delivered more than 80,000 books to housebound residents, schoolchildren and youth offenders over the past five years. Rotorua... Read More