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Refugee quota increases to 1500 in 2020

New Zealand will lift the refugee quota from 1000 to 1500 within this political term, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today. 'I'm proud that the Coalition... Read More

Council adopts Beaches Bylaw 2018

The mayors and councillors from Tauranga City Council have adopted the Beaches Bylaw 2018, so the community can continue to enjoy Tauranga's beaches safely and... Read More

Making history for women’s pay in New Zealand

On the 125th anniversary of the day New Zealand made history with women's suffrage, the Government has introduced legislation that makes history for women's pay. The... Read More

Tauranga Court staff walk off the job

‘Toot 4 support'. This is the message Tauranga Court staff are holding up during their two-hour long strike today. A handful of staff members are on the... Read More

Trio arrested following BOP raids

Three people are facing drug and firearms related charges following a number of search warrants executed in the Bay of Plenty this morning. Operation Notus II... Read More

Soldiers tested in live firing exercise in Waiouru

The New Zealand Army is putting its soldiers through their paces, alongside a handful of international militaries, in its largest exercise at home this year. Multiple... Read More

Man fighting for life after BOP stabbing

A man is in critical condition after a stabbing in the Bay of Plenty this morning. Senior Sergeant Bill Fisher says the man has been transported to Whakatane... Read More

Police executing search warrants in EBOP

Police are today executing a number of search warrants in Eastern Bay of Plenty. These warrants are part of an investigation targeting organised crime and the... Read More

Tauranga Court staff to take strike action today

Court staff in Tauranga will join fellow colleagues around the country in taking strike action today. PSA members at the Ministry of Justice are taking strike... Read More

Otzi the Iceman, Suffrage and the weather

In today's forecast we are expecting a cloudy day, with one or two showers possible. Also southeasterly winds. It's a one-clothing layer day today... Read More

Cattle deaths following 1080 drop

The farmers whose cows might have been killed by 1080 says it's possible the animals escaped into the area where the poison was dropped. The Department of... Read More

Pair recovering in hospital after serious crash

A man and a woman seriously injured in a crash on Te Puke Highway are recovering in Tauranga Hospital. The pair were injured in a crash which closed the highway... Read More