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New Tauranga crossing to keep children safe

Tauranga school students can now safely cross Fraser St between 17th and 18th Ave, following the installation of a new signalised crossing. Baxter Carlin,... Read More

Fatal: Daughter waited for call that never came

Rotorua father and grandfather Jackson French never missed a nightly call to his youngest daughter, after she moved to Tauranga. But on Sunday, May... Read More

Study launched for NZ to Belgium shipping corridor

Zespri and shipping partner ANL/CMA CGM are driving towards low-emissions international shipping with the launch of a feasibility study into corridor between... Read More

‘Exciting milestone’ as Masonic Park reopens

After being closed for a facelift, Tauranga's Masonic Park in the city centre opened to the community on Monday. The transformed park is a crucial link between... Read More

Initiative to reduce bar crossing tragedies

Harbour and river bar crossings are some of the most dangerous for Kiwi boaties with Coastguard volunteers attending multiple incidents, including fatalities,... Read More

Brave Ryka makes his Aims Games debut

Ryka Minchin races up the wall as fast as he can and slams the red buzzer. You would never have thought the 11-year-old was in a serious car crash just three... Read More

Urgent closure planned for SH36

People who travel between Tauranga and Rotorua via State Highway 36 are being warned to prepare for an urgent overnight road closure. Crews working in the... Read More

Mobile imaging supports prostate cancer awareness

Blue September is back for its eleventh year, aiming to make a significant impact in the fight against prostate cancer, New Zealand's most diagnosed cancer and... Read More

Tauranga's waka crew's emotional tribute

Emotions ran high for the crew of Tauranga's Takitimu waka after being asked to participate in escorting the casket for Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero... Read More

Pāpāmoa Lotto player wins second division

A Pāpāmoa is one of 12 lucky Lotto players who will be dreaming big after each winning $16,510 with Lotto's second division draw. Three lucky players... Read More

Body found following car fire

An investigation is underway after a body was found in a vehicle on SH1 just north of Ātiamuri. Emergency services were called to the scene about 7pm on... Read More

Councillor: Mount road project top priority

'Critical” plans to reduce congestion at a major bottleneck in Mount Maunganui are underway, but one councillor is pushing for it to be higher priority. Motorists... Read More