News

Manage mental health for longer life - study

Poor mental health earlier in life leads to poor physical health in later life, according to a new study. A collaboration between the University of Auckland,... Read More

ASB warns customers about scam text message

ASB customers have been warned about scam text messages sent this week, asking people for personal information or to complete a fake two-step authentication process. The... Read More

Armed Offenders Squad in Papamoa, one in custody

One person has been taken into custody following a large Police presence on Dickson Rd, Papamoa, says a Police spokesperson. "The Armed Offenders Squad is there... Read More

Reigning in animal abuse

From discovering skeletons of horses that died still tied to their posts, to horses being beaten, suffering rope burns, fractures and neglect, Rowan Elliott, Sarah... Read More

Councillors keep job title, but lose all pay

Embattled Tauranga City councillors will be able to keep calling themselves that by name, but they have been prevented from performing any official duties or receiving... Read More

Heavy congestion on SH2

Reports are coming in of heavy traffic on State Highway 2 between Aongatete and Bethlehem. A post on the Waka Kotahi NZ Facebook says due to roadworks, there is... Read More

Tauranga musical to explore young adulthood

A group of Tauranga youths are taking to the stage next Friday to portray the awkward transition into young adulthood through a musical. 13: The Musical explores... Read More

Police find body of missing teen

Police have located the body of a swimmer who was reported missing in the Waikato River. The 17-year-old was reported missing yesterday evening. In a statement... Read More

New pre-departure COVID testing requirement

From 11.59pm tonight, travellers from the United States and United Kingdom will be required to produce a negative test result for COVID-19 upon landing in New... Read More

Cook Islanders to resume travel to New Zealand

Passengers from the Cook Islands can resume quarantine-free travel into New Zealand from January 21, enabling access to essential services such as health. 'Following... Read More

Appeal for information on missing art

Unique artworks, including a Goldie painting, are still missing following a burglary in the Waikato. Police are issuing a plea for information in relation to... Read More

New Tauranga Art Gallery director welcomed

The director of the Tauranga Art Gallery has been officially welcomed to his new appointment with a traditional powhiri. Stephen Cleland joins the gallery... Read More