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Police say ‘you are safe’ following fatal shooting

Police want to reassure members of the public they are safe following a fatal shooting near Bethlehem last night. At around 7.40pm, several patrols spotted a... Read More

Labour hits back at National’s ‘ghost plans’

Local Labour MPs Jan Tinetti, Tamati Coffey and Angie-Warren Clark say National's ‘ghost plans' to get tough on crime are little more than hot air. The... Read More

After Uesi comes humidity & chance of downpours

Ex-cyclone Uesi may be missing the North Island - but the leftovers may produce some welcome downpours next week in NZ's drought regions. Showers, by definition,... Read More

Traffic delays following shooting road closure

Traffic throughout Tauranga is gridlocked this morning following the closure of State Highway 2 from Bethlehem to 15th Ave. The road closure is in place... Read More

Half a heart no barrier for Nakita

A young woman with half a heart is urging people to take the plunge to raise fund for Heart Kids. Nakita Griffiths can do most things except for the 360 Heart... Read More

Whanau inclusion key to improving Maori health

If you ask Melanie Tata what she likes to do in her spare time, the answer is 'find a committee to join.” The CEO of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ranginui and newly... Read More

Meech in contention at Laser world championships

Sam Meech knows better than most how quickly the complexion of a regatta changes once the top boats all start racing in gold fleet so is quite comfortable with... Read More

SH2 remains closed following Tauranga shooting

State Highway 2 remains closed between Waihi Road off ramp and Cameron Road this morning, following the fatal police shooting last night. Takitimu Drive has... Read More

One killed in Tauranga shooting

UPDATED 11.30PM: A large section of State Highway 2 is expected to be remain closed tomorrow, following a firearms incident in Tauranga tonight. An earlier... Read More

Government steps up action to prevent homelessness

More vulnerable New Zealanders will be moved from emergency motel accommodation to transitional housing as the Government steps up efforts to prevent and reduce... Read More

Community encouraged to support Oxfam Trailwalker

Oxfam Trailwalker is calling for volunteers to assist in a number of roles during the 50 or 100-kilometre walking challenge taking place next month for the final... Read More

Sewage overflow triggers health warning

A sewage overflow in Whakatane has caused contamination of the Wairere Stream. "A temporary health warning has been issued for recreational water contact, and... Read More