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Tauranga duo picked for Para Sport Collective 

Two Tauranga women have been selected to join a nationwide team formed to help para athletes and coaches transition from representative level to high-performance... Read More

Marokopa Police checkpoints scaled back

Police checkpoints in Marokopa have been scaled back as an investigation into the disappearance of Tom Phillips and his three children continues. "This was... Read More

Two-vehicle crash at Mount Maunganui

The road is clear following a vehicle crash at Mount Maunganui on Saturday morning. Police received a report of a two-vehicle crash where a vehicle was rear... Read More

One in hospital after vehicle crashes into pole

One person has been taken to hospital following a vehicle crash at Kopu early Saturday morning. Police responded to reports of a single vehicle crash where... Read More

Elder abuse - what you need to know

To mark Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15, here is a rundown of useful facts and figures about this growing problem. Elder abuse is a single or repeated act,... Read More

Move to the beat, feel the rhythm!

Are you a lady aged 50-plus? Are you looking for a new adventure, a chance to get fit, and a sense of belonging? If so, Tauranga resident Robyn Brewer has... Read More

SH35 reopens following overnight crash

State Highway 35 between Opotiki and Te Araroa has reopened on Saturday morning following a crash overnight. Police responded to a one vehicle crash on SH35,... Read More

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Today, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, is a chance for everyone to think about the older people in their lives and the way they are treated, Seniors Minister... Read More

Heavy rain forecast for eastern BOP

MetService has issued a severe weather warning with heavy rain expected for parts of the eastern North Island and the upper South Island today. A front preceded... Read More

22-year-old man arrested for Mustafa Ali's murder

A man is due to appear in Hamilton District Court today, Saturday June 15 on a charge of murder. Detective Inspector Graham Pitkethley says Police arrested... Read More

Crash on SH26 closes road

Due to a crash, State Highway 26 is closed between SH25A and SH2 at Paeroa. Emergency services responded to the scene of the crash at around 3am, Saturday... Read More

Fatal crash, Hampton Downs

Police can now advise one person has died following a crash on the Waikato Expressway around midday on Friday. A car was travelling north when it is believed... Read More