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Council lease offer rules out housing for 30 years

A new 30-year lease will be offered to a golf club at the centre of heated council debates. While a controversial 'guillotine clause” remains, Rotorua... Read More

Investigation under way following dog attack

A person has been injured during a dog attack in Tairua. Thames-Coromandel District Council confirmed it is investigating an attack on Tuesday which left... Read More

Tauranga landlord wants 'dangerous' tree removed

A Tauranga landlord wants a 'dangerous” protected pōhutukawa looming over his Fourth Ave building removed, fearing it could cause a landslide or kill... Read More

One million milestone reached by INZ

Since the full reopening of Aotearoas borders on 31 July 2022, Immigration New Zealand has decided upon over one million visitor visas. 'This milestone highlights... Read More

Taupō death: Man faces driving charges

Police have charged a 22-year-old man with driving-related charges after a vehicle-related incident in Taupō on Tuesday night left one person dead. A... Read More

Skills on show at axemen's carnival at the RSA

Technique and skill will be fully displayed at the Woodchopping Free Event at the Mount Maunganui RSA on September 28. 'A lot of people don't realise that... Read More

Teeing off for a good cause

A charity golf tournament at Ōmokoroa Golf Course on Monday is expected to be the largest fundraising event in the Western Bay of Plenty. The tournament... Read More

Tauranga man receives honours medal

The investiture of Tauranga's Dan Allen-Gordon, along with other NZ honours recipients, took place at Government House in Auckland. Allen-Gordon, who was... Read More

Wet, windy weather to end the week

Rain, wind, and snow is expected to close out the working week, before brighter and drier weather arrives just in time for the start of the school holidays this... Read More

Highlighting alcohol addiction in Tauranga

While methamphetamine often makes the headlines, alcohol addiction is the number one drug people seek help for at Tauranga addiction treatment centre Hanmer... Read More

NIWA to take over Metservice in forecaster merger

Science, Innovation and Technology Minister, Judith Collins has announced a merger of weather forecasters, with NIWA taking over the MetService. However,... Read More

New Police boat deal signed

A contract for a new Police boat, Deodar IV, has been inked, and construction is due to begin in January 2025. 'The new boat will feature improvements to make... Read More