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NZ Army instructors march out with Fijian recruits

For the first time, New Zealand Army instructors have participated in the marching out of Republic of Fiji Military Force recruits. Sergeant Andrew Shaw,... Read More

Kawerau worm farm seeks to grow

Anyone wanting to have their say on the expansion of New Zealand's biggest worm farm in Kawerau has until August 7 to make their submissions. Ecocast Limited... Read More

Tauranga rugby player needs support to get to US

Tauranga rugby player James Haua has scored a partial scholarship to Ohio, US, to play rugby. Dad Grant Haua, a well-known acoustic guitarist, is putting... Read More

Dead seagulls: It’s a pretty grim scene

Warning: Distressing images A theory surrounding more than 20 dead birds on a Bay of Plenty beach is that someone ran them down deliberately. A farmer... Read More

Te Puke’s world hot shot

When he took first place at the World Clay Target Shooting championships in the United Kingdom last week, James Sullivan was one of the few people around him... Read More

Oh my gourd! Pumpkins make smashing come back

Pumpkins, a winter soup warmer and Sunday roast staple have seen a significant price drop, down 57 pe cent in June compared to the same time last year, according... Read More

Tauranga voter turnout 'disappointing' - Drysdale

Tauranga's new mayor Mahé Drysdale is 'disappointed” at the low voter turnout for the city's first council election in five years. Just 38.7... Read More

Pinky’s 50 years of service

Tauranga man Robert Pinkerton, known as Pinky, is being recognised this month for 50 years in the fire service. Starting on June 28, 1973, Pinky has completed... Read More

Tauranga MTB rider cleaning up at World Cup

After breaking her back in the 2023 New Zealand Downhill National Championships, Tauranga's Eliana Hulsebosch is cleaning up at the 2024 World Cup. Eliana... Read More

Break from winter before cold and rain return

New Zealand are enjoying a brief break from biting winter temperatures. However, MetService forecasts a return to cold and wet winter conditions next week with... Read More

Frustrated: Petanque terrain trashed twice

A newly resurfaced petanque terrain at Kulim Park destroyed from a motorcyclist riding through and tearing it up for the second time is frustrating the game's... Read More

Whakaari plume lights up sunrise sky

Ash has shot out of Whakaari/White Island setting up photo opportunities against a beautiful morning sunrise. The 'short period of sunrise ash emission”... Read More