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Police release more details of triple fatality

Police are now in a position to release more details following yesterday's tragic crash in Ramarama, which claimed the lives of three people. Emergency services... Read More

100 people attend hīkoi against sewage pipeline

About 100 people attended a hīkoi to wāhi tapu (sacred) Lake Rotokākahi on Monday in a stand against the route of a sewage pipeline. One man leading it... Read More

Waka the vessel for reconnection project

A project aimed at fostering kaitiakitanga (guardianship) using waka-building as its focus took another step at Makahae Marae last week. The programme will... Read More

White Island/Whakaari close monitoring continues

The increase in sulphur dioxide emissions from Whakaari/White Island has continued, says GNS duty volcanologist Paul Jarvis. An update on the minor eruptive... Read More

BOP's Ben set for Paralympic Games debut

Western Bay of Plenty's only athlete to compete in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which begin Thursday, is debutant Ben Westenberg who'll be cheered on with... Read More

Tauranga man on trial for rape of 16-year-old

Warning: This story contains material that some readers may find upsetting. 'Get inside, I've got a knife.” That's what Raveen Saily allegedly... Read More

Orange river: what early tests reveal

Levels of arsenic, copper and zinc have been found in the Ōhinemuri River in Karangahake Gorge after it turned bright orange. Waikato Regional Council confirmed... Read More

Police appeal for information on Pyes Pa disorder

Tauranga Police investigating a disorder incident at a large community gathering are seeking assistance from the public. At around 5.30pm on Saturday August... Read More

Police release name of SH29 crash victim

Police can now release the name of the person who died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 29, Lower Kaimai on Thursday August 22. "He was 45-year-old... Read More

Council seeks extension to fluoridation deadline

An extension is being sought to delay fluoridating Tauranga's water supply because 'people should have a choice”. The decision was made at a tense Tauranga... Read More

Urgent action taken on NZ's energy shortage

Cabinet has moved quickly to approve a raft of actions to address the serious risk to New Zealand's energy security and affordability, Energy Minister Simeon... Read More

Samoan RSE workers killed in accident on SH1

The victims in yesterday's horror crash on State Highway 1 in South Auckland have been identified as seasonal workers due to return home to Samoa. Samoan... Read More