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High hopes: Zan climbs Mauao before he turns 2

From couches to mountains, 23-month-old Zan looks like being a climber when he grows up. On Thursday, August 8, Zan successfully and independently made his... Read More

Man charged in relation to fatal crash, Tauranga

Police have arrested a man in relation to the death of Tauranga man Brendon Bourne. Brendon died following a two-vehicle crash on State Higway 2, near Katikati... Read More

SH29 at Redwood Lane under stop/go for 2 days

As part of the State Highway 29 Tauriko Enabling Works project, work is underway on underground power lines around the SH29 and Redwood Lane area. This is... Read More

Grammy Award-winning violinist performs in Rotorua

One of the world's most exciting violinists is performing for the first time in Rotorua with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra on August 27. Grammy Award-winner... Read More

Kellys either side of the mic

He's sitting in his aquarium, a street window studio on Cameron Rd and about to launch a full fibre breakfast, a Country Sport Breakfast, for hundreds of tuned-in... Read More

Six figure salaries for Tauranga's new council

Newly elected Tauranga councillors will earn six-figure salaries for their work. Mayor Mahé Drysdale will earn $179,316 a year, deputy mayor Jen Scoular's... Read More

New shop helps those at Turning Point

A mental health and addiction recovery service in Tauranga has opened a shop to sell items crafted by its members to showcase their talents and offer them a... Read More

Bright beginnings for council cadet graduates

From cadetship to career opportunities, three young wāhine have recently secured roles at Tauranga City Council after graduating from the Piki Ake cadetship... Read More

Mātaitai reserve sought around Whakatāne islands

A public meeting to discuss creating a mātaitai reserve that will ban commercial fishing surrounding Moutohorā-Whale Island and the Rurima island group will... Read More

Investigation into meth contaminated lollies

New Zealand Food Safety continues to support the Police in their investigation of methamphetamine disguised as branded lollies, says New Zealand Food Safety... Read More

Kaimai Distillery launches sugar-free liqueurs

Award-winning Kaimai Distillery has already established a reputation for crafting fine spirits and now has added to their range with the launch of a world first.... Read More

Wet and windy weekend, with colder conditions

After a spell of mid-week sunshine across New Zealand, MetService is predicting a weekend of wet and windy weather, quickly followed by snowfall in inland parts... Read More