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BOP murder accused plead not guilty

Two men charged in connection with a Tauranga murder have entered not guilty pleas to all charges at the first day of their High Court trial. Colin Richard Jeffries-Smith... Read More

High pressure gradually loses grip on New Zealand

A high pressure dominates New Zealand's weather early this week. but will drift eastwards later in the week, allowing a couple of fronts to move over the country. Temperatures... Read More

2019 road toll highest in 10 years

Following a series of devastating crashes which have left 143 dead this year, police are appealing with drivers to do their bit to stay safe. As part of Road... Read More

Western Bay dog owners reminded to check info

Western Bay Council has emailed 9200 dog owners in the District to check that their information is correct. 'This email goes out before the dog registration payment... Read More

K Valley planting day

A tree planting working bee was held on Saturday morning in the Kopurererua Valley (K Valley). The inner-city planting project is led by the Rotary Centennial... Read More

Rangataua narrowly loses third round clash

An injury ravaged Rangataua side will be counting the days when they will have the use of their experienced co-captains Makaylah Daysh and Jamaya Maruariki. The... Read More

Speed limits may drop on dangerous roads

Speed limits on the most dangerous roads could drop to 80km per hour as the government seeks to combat the high number of road deaths. Associate Transport Minister... Read More

Calls for tax on sugary drinks

Sugar in drinks is more dangerous than sugar in foods, according to a major new review of international evidence. Leading child health and obesity experts... Read More

Three Lotto players win $333,333

Three Lotto players from Tauranga and Invercargill will be celebrating after each winning $333,333 with Lotto First Division on the weekend. The winning tickets... Read More

Section of Wairakei Stream planting on hold

Tauranga City Council has hit the pause button on part of the Wairakei Stream development in Papamoa; the Wairakei Landscape Plan. "We want to provide time for... Read More

Fish & Game hails ‘safe’ start to game bird season

Fish & Game has applauded duck hunters for a "safe and compliant" start to the new season. The season started early on Saturday morning. Thousands of hunters... Read More

Van blaze caught on camera

Flames and black smoke has been caught on camera following a van fire in the Bay of Plenty. Emergency services were called to fire on State Highway 33, near Okere... Read More