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Powerball and Strike roll over

Powerball and Strike have both rolled over, meaning there is a combined prize pool of $7.7 million up for grabs on Saturday night. Powerball was not struck this... Read More

Fatal crash victim’s family speak of tragic loss

The family of a girl who died in a bus crash on Mt Ruapehu have spoken for the first time about her death. They described 11-year-old Hannah Francis as someone... Read More

Marama Fox steps down as Maori Party co-leader

Former MP Marama Fox has officially resigned as the co-leader of the Māori Party. In a statement, the party's president Che Wilson said he supported Ms... Read More

Tauranga businessman helps ‘relieve the pressure’

They say it takes a mile in someone else's shoes for you to truly understand them and for one Tauranga businessman, that mile has not been spent walking. Bayfair... Read More

Katikati turning back the clock 125 years

The township of Katikati is turning back the clock 125 years to remember the suffragettes in 1918. A day of events is taking place on Saturday September 15,... Read More

One month until new animal welfare regulations

New regulations to strengthen our animal welfare system will come into effect on October 1 2018. Ministry for Primary Industries Director for Animal Health and... Read More

Karangahake Gorge to close for rock blasting

People travelling between Waihi and Paeroa are being advised to find an alternative route other than State Highway 2 tonight. From 9pm until 3am, SH2 will be... Read More

One injured in SH36 truck crash    

A person has been taken to Tauranga Hospital with moderate injuries following a crash on State Highway 36. Emergency services were called to the crash on the... Read More

Boys’ College first XIs unbeaten in pool play

Tauranga Boys' College's football and hockey first XIs have breezed through the opening rounds of their national tournaments this week with 100 percent records. Three... Read More

Cross-appeal filed in the Kiwifruit Claim case

The Kiwifruit Claim group has filed a cross-appeal over the High Court decision which found the Ministry for Primary Industries negligent in letting vine-killing... Read More

Man killed after being hit by truck

A man is dead after being hit by an unladen truck and trailer unit. Emergency services were called to the crash in Horsham Downs in Hamilton earlier today. Sergeant... Read More

Displaced families helped by church-led response

Members of Curate church will be opening their homes to needy families, who they expect will become displaced during the annual AIMS Games Tournament. The church-led... Read More