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Cargo ship ordered to leave New Zealand

Biosecurity New Zealand has directed a vehicle carrier to leave New Zealand waters following the discovery of stink bugs and other regulated pests. Biosecurity... Read More

Thousands donated to Tauranga Hospital

More than $50,000 has been raised for children at Tauranga Hospital. Countdown Papamoa have been a part of the annual Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal for a few... Read More

Have your say on ‘Te Papa o Ngā Manu Porotakataka’

Tauranga City Council would is inviting people to give their feedback on the proposed name for the new open space currently developed at the former Phoenix car... Read More

Pink and White Terrace mystery resolved

There seems to be consensus now. The famous Pink and White Terraces were destroyed by the 1886 eruption of Mt Tarawera. And it seems the former sites of the terraces... Read More

Thriller, oil and the weather

In today's weather forecast we are expecting cloud increasing, and a few showers. Southeasterlies should be turning northeast during the morning, and then strengthening. ... Read More

Cheaper GP visits nearly here

Tauranga-based Labour list MP Jan Tinetti is pleased that from December 1, it will be cheaper for nearly 600,000 New Zealanders to visit the doctor. Doctors'... Read More

Blindspott fans promised ‘nostalgic run’ at Mount

Nostalgia, momentum and good vibes - that's what fans can expect at one of Mount Maunganui's most anticipated shows of the summer. Kiwi rockband Blindspott is... Read More

Road closures in Taupo due to house fire

Police have closed a section of Tongariro Street, Taupo, due to a fire at commercial building in the early hours of this morning. The closure extends from Heuheu... Read More

Michael Hill fined $169k after customers misled

Jewellery retailer Michael Hill has been fined $169,000 after a Commerce Commission investigation into its extended warranty product. The company has admitted 12... Read More

Car rolls after crashing with tractor

A car has rolled following a crash with a tractor on Thornton Road, in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, this evening. A reporter who drove past the scene says the car... Read More

Dodgy warrants may impact up to 10,000 drivers

NZTA is warning 10,000 drivers their warrant of fitness may be dodgy. That's almost double the number already revealed, after warnings went out to 5500 vehicles... Read More

Road closures in the city centre

Motorists are being reminded of road closures in the city centre. The closures will be in place from Friday morning, as celebrations for the Orange Day Parade... Read More