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Spike in email targeted cyber hacks

An online security monitoring report shows a 28 percent increase in the number of email accounts hacked in the July to September quarter. Cert New Zealand's... Read More

Black Ferns deserve better

The Black Ferns Sevens are on top of the world again after winning the opening two rounds of the HSBC Sevens Series in Colorado and Dubai. But despite consistently... Read More

Police have “grave concerns“ for missing woman

Grace Millane was last seen going into the CityLife Hotel with a man on Saturday night, police say. Detective Inspector Scott Beard this afternoon told media... Read More

Need is outstripping the goodwill

It's a gift with impact - food, delivered when and where it's needed most. Take the story of a woman who received a bag of groceries, but couldn't understand... Read More

Commission to assess boundary alteration

The Local Government Commission has agreed to assess an application seeking the alteration of the boundary between Western Bay of Plenty District and Tauranga... Read More

‘Bigger and better’ wild food challenge

Wild food enthusiasts from across the Bay of Plenty are planning their menus and waiting expectantly for the return of the Local Wild Food Challenge, where challenge... Read More

National and Labour at odds over policing

National MP Scott Simpson is hitting out at the Government over a decision he says will reduce police capability in Thames. Labour is introducing something called... Read More

Hamilton carjacking ends with arrest in Tauranga

Three teenagers have been arrested after carjacking a woman in Hamilton and fleeing across the Waikato to the Bay of Plenty. All three teens aged between 14 and... Read More

Navy strongman to represent NZ at World Games

Royal New Zealand Navy fitness instructor and sports co-ordinator Marc Thomas's stamina, strength and fitness will be put to the test when he competes in the Strongman... Read More

Missing tourist’s father arrives in NZ

More than 25 Police staff are now working on the investigation into the disappearance of English tourist Grace Millane. Grace's father, David Millane arrived... Read More

Food drive a success once again

Community members have rallied hard for another year to support others in need. The efforts are part of the Emergency Services Food Drive, which has involved... Read More

Tauranga girl delighted with bauble response

Tauranga 10-year-old Myesha Wilson is delighted at the response from Kiwis who have shown their support at Farmers stores nationwide. The designer of this year's... Read More