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Research for earthquake early warning system

Scientists are calling on the public to become ‘citizen seismologists' in an effort to determine whether an earthquake early warning system would be feasible.... Read More

Police blitz targets gangs and guns

A nationwide police operation targeting guns and gangs is being launched today. Operation Tauwhiro is a long term operation to disrupt and prevent firearms-related... Read More

Singh trumps Smith as top NZ surname

Singh has taken out the top spot for the most popular surname in both New Zealand and the Bay of Plenty for 2020. The list of names was released by the... Read More

Restaurant re-opens a year after devastating fire

A year after a devastating fire tore through their old shop, Ruk Thai's new premises is now open for business. A queue of people lined up outside Thai restaurant's... Read More

‘Take a Breath’ and reduce anxiety in BOP

A wellness expert is asking New Zealanders to ‘Take a Breath' this month. Sarah Laurie founded the science-based breathing platform in 2019, as a... Read More

Dates set for Tauranga Council public meetings

The first lot of meetings with the new commission in Tauranga will start on Monday. Meetings will run at the Tauranga City Council Chambers on February... Read More

Man survives 14 hours lost at sea

A remarkable tale of survival is emerging from the South Pacific where a sailor, who went overboard from a general cargo ship, has been found alive after... Read More

Papamoa frog invasion

Over the last few week, Papamoa residents have been receiving late night visitors and hearing what sounds like dirt bikes roaring around a small track at night.... Read More

DOC‘s warning for dog owners

Four dogs have been destroyed following separate attacks on protected species around the country. The Department of Conservation, enforcing the Dog Control... Read More

Funding needed to educate Kiwis about cyber-risk

NZTech says that it is time for the government to put funding into educating Kiwis about how to avoid being a victim of cyber crime. About 87 per cent of Kiwis... Read More

Call for easier work-from-home relief

Accountants have welcomed a decision by Inland Revenue to extend tax relief for employers of remote workers facing extra costs. But they say the provisions, which... Read More

Four wins from four for Tauranga horse

In form Tauranga trained horse Gold Watch has one jockey effusive in praise. Gold Watch is trained and owned by Tauranga based Cliff Goss. The 89-year-old retiree... Read More