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Shortland Street the musical heading to Tauranga

New Zealand's favourite TV serial drama, Shortland Street, which has just had its musical theatre debut in Auckland, is going on tour and Tauranga is one of seven... Read More

Temporary closure for Darraghs Rd access way

The walkway between Darraghs Road, Brookfield, and the Waikareao Estuary network has been temporarily closed for safety improvements. The works will involve replacing... Read More

Medicinal cannabis legislation changes signalled

Proposed changes to the Government's medicinal cannabis legislation will mean more people can get access to medicinal cannabis faster. 'This legislation will... Read More

Dec to kick off with tropical fuelled downpours

November has seen hundreds of thunderstorms across New Zealand and the start of summer on the meteorological calender is no different. December is set to start... Read More

Teen jailed for assault prior to murder

The last of five teenagers convicted of assaulting the Flaxmere man Kelly Donner before he was murdered has been sentenced to four years and two months imprisonment... Read More

No criminal charges following fatal bus crash

No criminal charges will be laid following an investigating to a bus crash which claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl. Hannah Francis was killed when the bus... Read More

Mount surfing success named 2018 scholar

Mount Maunganui surfer Raiha Ensor, of Te Whānau a Apanui, Tainui, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi and Ngāi Tuhoe, has been awarded the Skills Active Māori... Read More

Black Power member jailed over Mamaku murders

The vice president of the Manga Black Power chapter has been sentenced to 15 years in jail in relation to the deaths of two Bay of Plenty men. Richard Te Kani... Read More

Speed warning around BOP road works

Police officers in the Bay of Plenty are reminding motorists to keep to the recommended speed this holiday season, especially around road works. The New Zealand... Read More

Slayer and Anthrax announce NZ shows

Metalheads all over New Zealand will be buzzing at the announcement of thrash metal masters Slayer and Anthrax's latest announcement. The legendary US thrash... Read More

Tracking seabirds in the Hauraki Gulf

A collaboration between the fishing industry, government, iwi, and environmental groups has announced that a trial using on-board cameras to monitor accidental... Read More

U15 Games kicking off in Tauranga

New Zealand Blue Light - the only youth charity that works in partnership with the New Zealand Police - is holding the inaugural Blue Light U15 Games across Tauranga... Read More