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Missing children in Napier found

UPDATED 9.44AM: Two children in Napier have been found safe and well after they were reportedly missing yesterday, says a police spokesperson. "An 11-year-old... Read More

BOP resort director on trial accused of rape

Two women brought to New Zealand from Asia to work as cleaners at a Bay of Plenty retreat instead became sexual playthings for the resort's owner, a jury has... Read More

One more week for beach access mat in Tauranga

It's the final week for the Mount Maunganui beach access mat before it will be lifted and put away over winter. 'We hope everyone has enjoyed using our bright... Read More

Demand outweighs supply for state housing

As winter approaches demand for housing is still outstripping supply. The government is yet to release its latest numbers of how many are waiting for a state... Read More

Welcome Bay water shutdown to affect 850 homes

Water in Welcome Bay will be shutdown from 10pm to allow contractors to carry out emergency repairs. A main water supply line in the Waitaha Road area has been... Read More

Employment law legislation comes into effect

Employment law changes coming into effect today will restore protections for working New Zealander's, strengthen the role of collective bargaining, and promote... Read More

SeatSmart programme raises awareness

Not long-ago recycling was largely consigned to glass bottles, tin cans, paper and carboard, and some plastic, but that landscape now looks quite different. From... Read More

College production steeped in family roots

The upcoming Fiddler on the Roof musical at Baycourt will be a particularly poignant show for one Aquinas College family. That's because Year 13 student Michael... Read More

Promise, promiscuity and pirates

Uplifted, joyful, thoughtful and happy - that's what Penny Ashton wants you to feel after her shows. This month Baycourt Presents is bringing two of the acclaimed... Read More

Multiple cars reported in SH33 crash

UPDATE 4:40PM: A police spokesperson has confirmed four vehicles were involved in a crash on SH33 near Allport Road around 3.20pm. "One person is in a moderate... Read More

Toi Ohomai researchers recognised

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology researchers have been recognised by the Government's national ratings system, receiving 28 Quality Categories in the 2018 Performance-Based... Read More

Bayfair to adopt living wage for employees

Tauranga's Bayfair Shopping Centre is one of six centres to adopt the living wage. From July 1, AMP Capital, the manager of six shopping centres will have cleaning... Read More