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Commemorate 160 years since the Battle of Te Ranga

Bay of Plenty residents are commemorating 160 years since the Battle of Te Ranga in Pyes Pa tomorrow, Friday, June 21. A service at 225 Pyes Pa Rd was set... Read More

Hit-and-run: Victim's mother waiting for apology

The mother of a man who was killed in a hit-and-run and left on a grass verge overnight after police failed to send an officer out until morning says she's still... Read More

Deposit scam: Australian money mule busted

Police have secured the upper hand over an alleged scammer's bid to dupe Kiwis out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Now, officers are urging victims to... Read More

Real mix at Te Puke Toy and Collectibles Fair

Whether you're a dedicated toy enthusiast, a lover of vintage treasures, or simply keen to relive cherished memories, the upcoming Te Puke Toy and Collectibles... Read More

Tauranga charity store calls for preloved goods

Waipuna Hospice is urging people to pass on their preloved, quality goods to their charity shops in a desperate appeal for goods donations. Waipuna Hospice's... Read More

Locals spray paint over road markings in protest

Action taken by people upset with median barriers being installed on State Highway 2, near Katikati, has been reported to police. SH2 side road residents... Read More

Struggling with low pay and customer abuse

Low pay, understaffing and customer abuse are causing major concern across the grocery industry, according to a survey of more than 1500 supermarket and grocery... Read More

Royal Spoonbill count postponed a week

The national Royal Spoonbill count has been postponed until June 29 and 30. In early May, bird enthusiasts around the country were asked to prepare for a... Read More

What caused a train to derail near Te Puke

A train that derailed near Te Puke during Auckland Anniversary weekend flooding last year should not have been cleared to travel on flood-hit tracks, a Transport... Read More

Mistletoe numbers grow thanks to volunteers

Mistletoe abundance has increased more than 3600 per cent over 22 years in Tikitapu Scenic Reserve at Lake Ōkāreka thanks to the efforts of volunteers and... Read More

Tauranga mayoral race: Tanya Bamford-King

In July, Tauranga will choose who will be running their city for the first time in five years. A mayor and nine councillors will replace the four-person commission... Read More

District had zero economic growth in 12 months

The Thames-Coromandel district has seen no economic growth in the past 12 months, a recent Infometrics report reveals. The report, Infometrics' Quarterly... Read More