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Schools face off in national robotics final

Whakatāne technology hub Robopā is gearing up to put 12 primary-intermediate school teams through the wringer to find the first National Robotics Scrimmage champions. A... Read More

NZ String quartet at Huria Marae

The NZ String Quartet performed at Tauranga's Huria Marae on Wednesday as part of the WW100 Armistice Day Commemoration. The two free concerts were held at 2pm... Read More

TCC reviews dog rules

A final revised dog management bylaw and policy is being prepared by Tauranga City Council, following extensive feedback from the community. The policy states... Read More

One injured in three car crash near Te Puna

Updated 6pm - One person has moderate injuries following a three car crash in Te Puna. A police media spokesperson says the crash was reported at 5.38pm. "This... Read More

Colour coded bins accepted in Whakatane

More recycling and rubbish bins will be installed in time for summer with the accepted standard colour codes. The bins will be installed in Whakatane, following... Read More

6.2 quake felt throughout the country

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake has been felt nationwide. Residents throughout the country are reporting a large-scale earthquake. GeoNet has reported it as being... Read More

Cordons removed after AOS in Bellevue

UPDATE: 4.50pm: Police cordons have now been removed following an operationin Bellevue this afternoon. The Armed Offenders Squad was spotted in the area at about... Read More

Spring weather arrives: rain, snow, gales & sun

New Zealand has a classic spring set up at the moment with surges of warm, windy weather followed by windier, colder weather - and dry, calm, spells in between. Expect... Read More

Electric trains to stay on track

The Government is keeping electric locomotives on the North Island Main Trunk Line running to help meet its long term emissions goals and boost the economy. The... Read More

Flood-affected residents welcomed home

As flood-affected residents move back home, the generosity of Rotorua businesses is helping them settle back in. The team in Rotorua Lakes Council's Flood Recovery... Read More

Defence Force hones military skills

Soldiers rappelling down ropes over the Hauraki Gulf is just some of the things the New Zealand Defence Force did as part of a four-day joint amphibious exercise. Major... Read More

Text-a-bus service to be phased out

The Text Bus service that has been in the Bay of Plenty since the end of 2013 will be phased out next month. The Text-a-bus system requires bus users to text... Read More