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Govt takes action to help improve water quality

The Government today is announcing its next steps to improve the state of our waterways, promising a noticeable improvement in water quality within five years. 'Clean... Read More

Man convicted over illegally taking paua

A hairdresser's illegal take of cats' eyes and paua displayed a blatant disregard for the health and future sustainability of a precious fishery, says the Ministry... Read More

Highway open after three car crash

UPDATE 7.06PM: State Highway 2, near Te Puke Golf Club, is now open following a three car crash. Emergency services were called to the crash at 5pm. A police... Read More

ND’s star-studded lineup trains at Bay Oval

Northern Districts - with their galaxy of Black Caps stars out in full - have been making good use of the facilities at Bay Oval today, preparing for the opening... Read More

Pink pooches to join the parade

The colour pink is believed to be the colour of universal love of oneself and others, including our pets. Fitting, then, that Tauranga will be swathed in a sea... Read More

Tauranga eclipses Auckland again 

Tauranga is emerging as New Zealand's most cost-effective logistics hub for importers and distributors, according to an independent study. The analysis found... Read More

Tauranga residents wake to find alpaca mauled

An animal owner at Barkes Corner is mourning the loss of his last alpaca, after he found it mauled to death this morning in his paddock. This is the second time... Read More

NZDF evacuates Indonesian earthquake survivors

The New Zealand Defence Force is continuing to help evacuate survivors and transport aid and emergency responders to the quake-ravaged Indonesian city of Palu. The... Read More

Baywide T20 opens with Hammer blow

Bay of Plenty's Northern Districts all-rounder Brett Hampton - known as Hammer - showed he's ready to strike in the upcoming domestic white ball campaign, blasting... Read More

Truck takes out power lines on Pyes Pa Road

UPDATED 1.43PM: A truck has taken out power lines on Pyes Pa Road this afternoon. Police received a report of a truck taking down power lines on the highway,... Read More

Govt urged to cut taxes on petrol

The government is being urged to consider cutting taxes on petrol as the New Zealand dollar hits a 33-month low. The kiwi has fallen to close to 64 US cents,... Read More

Te Patukirikiri sign Deed of Settlement

Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little has announced Te Patukirikiri signed a Deed of Settlement with the Crown in Thames. 'The Deed, settling... Read More