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Mixed weather to mark the end of school holidays

A mix bag of weather is being forecast for New Zealand to start the weekend, with a wet Sunday set to close out the school holidays for much of the country.... Read More

Learning the road code through board games

Learning the road code for your learner driver's licence test is essential, but studying for it no longer has to be boring. Entrepreneur and Driven to Success... Read More

New figures reveal Budget deficit growing

Budget deficit $12.9 billion vs budget forecast $11.1b Tax take $119.9 b vs forecast $118.3b Total revenue $167.3b vs forecast $165.0b Total expenses... Read More

Psychiatrists warn: mental health care underfunded

A survey of 540 New Zealand psychiatrists found that 94 per cent believe current resourcing is not suitable, according to the Australian & New Zealand Journal... Read More

Bright future for Tauranga Tridents Football

The Tauranga City Tridents American Football Club is now its third year. From the initial 50 members it had in 2021, the club now has 100. Tauranga Boys'... Read More

Submissions open for three Whakatāne reserves

A values-led approach to management for three Whakatāne reserves has been set out in the draft revision of the Tapatoru ā Toi Conservation Management Plan,... Read More

All Blacks bolster NPC sides for quarter-finals

As the NPC playoffs kick off this weekend, 14 All Blacks will be available for their provinces. Top qualifier Wellington will have four All Blacks at their... Read More

Rotorua assault: Man faces three murder charges

A man critically injured in an assault at his Western Heights, Rotorua home in September has died. The man and his wife were seriously assaulted on September... Read More

TECT Trustee Election underway

The TECT Trustee Election is officially underway now that 150,000 locals across Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty have received voting letters over the last... Read More

Building consent reform welcomed

Changes to the building consent process are being welcomed by the director one of New Zealand's largest home builders who says the current system is 'arduous”... Read More

Solar farm changes unacceptable to neighbours

Putiki Road residents who agreed to a solar farm across the road from them in 2021 are having second thoughts since changes have been made to the consent application. Joachim... Read More

Tauranga sports hub expands with new partnership

Sport and fitness venues in Tauranga will get a boost following a joint venture between the University of Waikato and Bay Venues. 'As our population grows,... Read More