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Claims of death threat in clash over sacred lake

A guardian of a sacred lake near Rotorua alleges a crewman working on a nearby sewerage scheme threatened to kill him. It follows Rotorua Lakes Council applying... Read More

Tradie loses bid to have fraud charges thrown out

A tradie accused of defrauding 28 people of $87,000 for failing to complete work he'd promoted on social media wants to have his charges thrown because the... Read More

Zespri launches global healthy eating campaign

Zespri is launching a global campaign focused on encouraging people to eat better to help tackle health challenges and improve lives around the world. The... Read More

Search: Family thank police, iwi after body found

UPDATED: The family of a woman who went missing over the weekend have thanked police, search and rescue teams and local iwi for their search efforts. Pauline... Read More

BOP kindy teachers hit out over planned changes

Kindergarten teachers fear good educators will leave the sector after proposed regulatory changes. Regulation Minister David Seymour's announcement to look... Read More

Harnessing artificial intelligence in education

The University of Waikato Tauranga Campus is hosting the Tauranga Innovative Education Summit on Monday, June 24. The inaugural summit, themed "Opportunities... Read More

Tauranga dominates national cross country scene

The 50th New Zealand Secondary Cross Country Championships at Ascot Park in Christchurch saw the pinnacle of New Zealand's running talent converge for the... Read More

Local Students win scholarships to Outward Bound

A group of 14 students from the Western Bay of Plenty embark on a journey to attend the Tangaroa Watch programme. The Acorn Foundation hosted the 2024 Outward... Read More

St John launches $4M public appeal

Hato Hone St John is seeking public support as it launches its annual fundraising appeal -Light the Way. The organisation aims to raise $4 million this month... Read More

Mount Fit, a new community-led fitness studio

Mount Maunganui is the home of a new not-for-profit community fitness studio named Mount Fit. After F45 The Mount closed its doors last month, the loyal members... Read More

Showery weather in the east

Unsettled weather continues to be the theme for New Zealand this week. MetService is forecasting a showery few days for eastern areas, while the story in... Read More

Tauranga mayoral race: Anthony Goddard

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