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Action-packed week of thundercat racing

It's a tunnel hulled inflatable boat with a 50 horsepower outboard engine that all up only weighs 150kgs. It is capable of doing speeds over 100km/h, but one gust... Read More

Stickers on signs a criminal offence

Placing stickers on government signs could be seen as a criminal offence. Recently, a sticker was placed on the Harington Street stop sign in the Tauranga CBD.... Read More

From forestry internship to fighting bush fires

A Canterbury University student could be the youngest New Zealander helping to fight the bush fires raging across Australia. Fergus Simpson, 22, planned to spend... Read More

NZ Police launches public app

New Zealand Police have released a free mobile app for Apple and Android devices, providing another channel for the public to access policing services, information,... Read More

Te Puke show schedule jam-packed

A mechanical bull ride, a fun dog ring contest - and Te Puke's Strongest Man and Woman Competitions - are all new attractions to Te Puke A&P Lifestyle Show this... Read More

Community furious over destroyed kiwi nesting home

Residents of a Whakatāne suburb are fuming after a stand of trees, a home to nesting kiwi, was felled without public consultation. Close to 50 Japanese cedar... Read More

Drier, calmer, warmer weather heading to NZ

NZ is about to enter a calmer, drier, phase of weather as high pressure finally increases. At the same time, the tropics north of NZ is starting to wake up with... Read More

NZ animal charities combine to assist Australia

With the help of animal rights group SAFE, Animal Evac New Zealand has deployed a team of volunteers from New Zealand to New South Wales. This team will... Read More

Tauranga vet raises $12,000 for Australian animals

Tauranga vet and business woman Rebecca Penman has raised more than $12,000 in donations to go towards veterinary supplies and animal products to help those... Read More

Man arrested after 13 hour standoff in Tauranga

A 34-year-old man is due to appear in court following a 13 hour standoff with police at the Tauranga Bridge Marina. The incident unfolded when police attempted... Read More

Nurses selflessness admired after fatal eruption

Six Australian and one Kiwi nurse have been thanked for their selflessness and kindness for travelling to Whakatāne Hospital at short notice and helping out following... Read More

Community mourns Judge Robert Ronayne

A former Tauranga lawyer turned judge has died suddenly in his Auckland home. Police say the body of Judge Robert Ronayne was found in his Auckland home on Tuesday. His... Read More