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$645k allegedly taken by Tauranga ’conmen’

Preying on elderly woman through Tauranga Christian groups was how an alleged "double act" of conmen operated, a Tauranga jury has be told. Murray Bryon Provan... Read More

Farmer’s redevelopment final design approved

Tauranga's iconic Farmers' corner redevelopment is strengthening the city's CBD revitalisation after a resource consent variation has been granted by Tauranga... Read More

Crash on SH30 near Whakatane

Update 9.00am: Police have been called to a crash on State Highway 30, near Coastlands at 7.51am, which is currently blocking. The crash involved three cars and... Read More

Gallipoli, Spielberg and the weather

In today's weather forecast we are expecting a fine day apart from some morning cloud. Also light winds and sea breezes. It's a one-clothing layer day today... Read More

Vehicle dumped after police chase in Papamoa

Police are making enquiries to locate the driving of a vehicle involved in a pursuit in Papamoa. Several police units were seen chasing a vehicle along Sandhurst... Read More

Confusion over school buses for 2019

There has been some confusion over the past couple of weeks about the new school bus system for 2019. Bus Company Bayhopper has got the school bus route contract... Read More

Green light for Waihi mining project

Further mine development in Waihi has been given the green light following the Project Martha hearings. OceanaGold (NZ) lodged resource consent applications in... Read More

Youth Jazz Competition gets its own date

For the first time next year, the National Youth Jazz Competition will be held separate from the National Jazz Festival. While the festival will be staged as... Read More

Woman killed in Bethlehem motorbike crash

The pillion passenger of a motorbike has died after a crash in Bethlehem. Police were called to a crash on Bethlehem Road around 5.50pm. Two motorbikes were... Read More

Wider discussion on proposed schooling changes

The Tomorrow's Schools Independent Taskforce is proposing significant changes to the way New Zealand's schools are run. Education Minister Chris Hipkins says... Read More

Mobility scooter involved in crash in Katikati

A mobility scooter rider has sustained moderate injuries after being involved in a crash in Katikati on Sunday morning. Emergency services were called to the... Read More

Motorbike crash in Bethlehem Town Centre

Police are at the scene of a serious crash in the Bethlehem Town Centre this evenng. Police and emergency services were called to the scene outside the Coffee... Read More