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What‘s on - cars, rugby, art and holi splash

Kia ora and welcome to the last Saturday in February. Me koa te ra. Korero atu ki tetahi tauhou. Today we are expecting a mainly fine day, but with some evening... Read More

Fatal crash in the Waikato on Friday night

One person has died following a serious crash between a truck and a van in the Waikato last night. The crash occurred on SH1, Piarere, about 11.50pm on Friday. The... Read More

2020 Mitre 10 Cup Draw Released

More than 140 years of provincial pride will once again take centre stage this August with the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup draw being announced yesterday by New Zealand... Read More

Giving the gift of time

VolFest presented by the Wright Family Foundation is shaping up to be a smorgasbord of volunteering opportunities in Tauranga. VolFest will take place on Saturday,... Read More

The gift of faith

She has an impressive pedigree. In a previous, secular incarnation, Sue Beverly was chief manager of the Bank of England's UK foreign currency reserves. 'Me... Read More

Overnight closure of Wairoa Bridge postponed

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is reminding motorists that the Wairoa River Bridge on State Highway 2 will be closed overnight on Monday 16 March, from 10.30pm-5.30am.... Read More

Local golfers teeing up at New Zealand Open

It was heartening to read recently that New Zealand's highest ranked player Ryan Fox wants to win the New Zealand Open title more than any other tournament. More... Read More

NZ confirms case of Covid-19 coronavirus

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed a suspected case of Covid-19 coronavirus has tested positive. The person was in their sixties, and was a citizen... Read More

Tauranga City Council faces funding challenge

Tauranga City is quickly out growing the council's ability to fund its essential services and residents are facing a potential rates rise. 'If we do not make... Read More

All eyes on the ocean

The Department of Conservation is urging people to ‘get to know our ocean' and its inhabitants. The theme is ‘Ko au te moana, ko te moana ko au -... Read More

Jazz Festival takes centre stage in Tauranga

Music fans will be treated to five days of music and excitement in April as Tauranga comes alive for the National Jazz Festival Tauranga and the National Youth Jazz... Read More

Travel restrictions from Iran amid COVID-19 fears

Travel restrictions are being introduced for Iran from today as part of the government's action to protect New Zealand from coronavirus. The Government has... Read More