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Beware of unexpected packages containing gifts

A gift parcel scam operating overseas has made its way to Greerton in Tauranga. Last weekend, police issued a warning via social media of an overseas rise... Read More

Nursing jobs 'ghosted' as Health NZ cuts costs

Nurses working in chronically short-staffed hospitals say staff who go on leave, get sick or quit are not being replaced in many cases. Health New Zealand... Read More

Discussing The Treaty of Waitangi in Tauranga

Due to the tangihanga for the late Kingii Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII, the date for a discussion of The Treaty of Waitangi has been postponed in Tauranga... Read More

Body found in burned car: Police appeal for info

A body found in a burnt-out car between Tokoroa and Taupō last week has yet to be formally identified, police say. The body was found in the front seat... Read More

Coronial inquest into death of Shargin Stephens

'One shot would have been plenty.” These were the words of a lawyer representing the family of Shargin Stephens at the inquest into Stephens' death.... Read More

Volley Blacks wider squad named

The wider squad of the Volley Blacks for the 2024-25 international cycle has been confirmed with coach Sebastian Gonzalez naming 37 players. Following a camp... Read More

Jetstar flights to Australia to benefit Tauranga

International flights are coming closer to Bay of Plenty travellers as Hamilton Airport picks up two new services to Australia. The news has pleased the... Read More

Cold air brings risk of snow and thunderstorms

Southerly outbreaks have kept snow seekers in the far south happy over the past several days and MetService is forecasting more snow to kick off this week as... Read More

Changes made after failed diagnosis leads to death

A woman who was rushed to hospital after she collapsed with chest pain and shortness of breath was sent home with a prescription for indigestion after... Read More

Heavy snowfall warning for SH5

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is urging drivers travelling on State Highway 5 Napier-Taupō Road to be extra cautious on Tuesday with heavy snow warnings in... Read More

Urgent culvert repair closes SH36 overnight

Motorists are advised that State Highway 36 through the Mangorewa Gorge between Pyes Pa and Hamurana will be closed overnight for urgent repair work to be undertaken. The... Read More

Govt eliminates $190m in trade barriers

The Government has successfully removed trade barriers affecting nearly $190 million worth of exports to help grow the economy, Minister for Trade and Agriculture... Read More