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Census clarifies claims made by MP

Census New Zealand is clearing up reports that field workers in the Coromandel were told to skip some houses in the region. The allegations have been questioned... Read More

Government to foot the bill for trail repairs

News the government will pick up the $214,330 tab for repair work on a storm damaged section of the Hauraki Rail Trail has put an early spring in Mayor John Tregidga's... Read More

Body of missing Hamilton woman discovered in river

The body of a missing Hamilton woman has been found in the Waikato river. Detective Sergeant Jason Earl says it was discovered at about 12pm. "Officers searching... Read More

Ticket reseller Viagogo taken to court

The Commerce Commission will take the controversial ticket reseller company Viagogo to court, saying it breached the Fair Trading Act. Viagogo is a website used... Read More

Rally championships descend on Coromandel

A 60-car field, including World Rally Championship star Hayden Paddon, is expected for the fifth round of the New Zealand Rally Championship around Whitianga and... Read More

Meth charges from homicide probe

Police investigating the alleged kidnapping and murder of a Ngāruawāhia man whose body was found dumped at McLaren Falls have arrested a woman on methamphetamine... Read More

Brilliant Bay sun for Waipuna 10th grade tourney

Teams from Auckland, Taupo, Hamilton, Rotorua and Ngongataha enjoyed brilliant Bay of Plenty weather, and competitive football, at Waipuna Football Club's annual... Read More

Tauranga hosts largest international marine group

Tauranga is playing host to the final INTERCOAST forum, a major international coastal marine research collaboration and exchange programme between the University... Read More

Bridges sends Government to the naughty corner

As striking primary teachers abandoned their blackboards today, the Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges went into bat for them. 'All teachers deserve more... Read More

Woman arrested at Karangahake mine site

A protester will appear in court after chaining herself to a gate near the mine site on Karangahake mountain. A police media spokesperson says the 65-year-old... Read More

Port operations running after Tauranga blaze

The Port of Tauranga is back up and running after buildings went up in flames last Friday. Emergency Services were called to the port at 11.30am and on arrival,... Read More

Container ban stuns enviro-friendly customers

Making environmentally friendly choices is something Emma Shi tries to do when she is out shopping - particularly at the supermarket. But last week she was shocked... Read More