18:57:35 Wednesday 20 August 2025

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Counterfeit money circulating the community

People are being asked for information about a woman currently being sought by police. Officers are investigating a spate of counterfeit money being used, particularly... Read More

Truck causes oil spill on SH2 Aongatete

A truck has spun out spilled oil on State Highway 2 near Thompsons Track, Aongatete. Traffic is building in the area according to Google Maps live traffic updates. A... Read More

Paramedic knocked out while on duty

A female ambulance officer has been kicked unconscious by an intruder while on duty at Warkworth Station on Sunday night. St John say the woman, who was working... Read More

No arrests in BOP assault

One person is in hospital following an assault in the Bay of Plenty. Police were called to an incident on Onslow Street in Kawerau. A police spokesperson... Read More

Avocado growers prepared in case of summer drought

Avocado growers are confident they will be able to cope in the event of a summer drought. Forecasters from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research... Read More

Conciliation with serial complainer

The Greerton Hall serial noise complainant seems to have won the day. There will be no loud or amplified music from the hall in future - especially the... Read More

Thousands appeal for koalas to be introduced to NZ

More than 3500 people have signed a petition calling for koalas to be introduced to New Zealand in the wake of devastating wildfires in Australia, but experts... Read More

Koekoeā make long-awaited return to Rotorua forest

A large native bird with very particular nesting habits has begun returning to Dansey Scenic Reserve near Rotorua after a seven-year pest control effort. Rotorua... Read More

Council seeking leadership expert for committee

Tauranga City Council is on the hunt for someone to chair the Chair the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. A post on the Tauranga City Council website says Tauranga's... Read More

Possession of meth hot topic in Tauranga court

Possession of methamphetamine and other drug related charges were a hot topic at the Tauranga District Court on Monday morning. Three accused offenders appeared... Read More

Chess greats to compete in Tauranga

Competition opens tomorrow afternoon for the annual New Zealand Chess Congress at Trinity Wharf. This will be the first tournament in the competition's 127 year... Read More

Thousands to contest Waka Ama Nationals

Thousands of paddlers are hitting the water at Lake Karapiro this week for the Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Waka Ama Sprint Nationals. Competitors as young as 6 up... Read More