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Families get their happily ever after

A Tauranga service Kidz Need Dadz is helping strengthen families across the Bay of Plenty. Unfortunately not all relationships or families get the happily... Read More

Work crew saves driver from sinking car

Police are praising the actions of two lines company workers who saved a motorist stuck in rising floodwaters south of Rotorua on Tuesday. With a number of... Read More

Mother of eight caught with large cannabis crop

A Paengaroa mother of eight has been described as a 'pretty skilled gardener” after police found more than 300 plants inside a growing room set up at her... Read More

Police seize drugs, firearms and ammunition

Waikato Police have arrested a 41-year-old Hamilton man in relation to firearm and drug offences. "About 9am on Monday, May 20, Police received a report of... Read More

Wahine Māori lead global public health body

Emma Rawson-Te Patu will be welcomed by the World Federation of Public Health Associations in Geneva, Switzerland, next week as its new president. She will... Read More

Police appeal for information following crash

Police investigating the circumstances of a fatal crash on State Highway 5 Tāpapa, Sunday, May 19, are appealing for information. Police are wanting to speak... Read More

What to know about KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals

New Zealanders struggling with the cost of living have been tapping into their KiwiSaver accounts in greater numbers. Inland Revenue data shows that 3700... Read More

Police block rider’s reckless plans

A reckless rider with an inability to follow the road rules has had his vehicle impounded and will face court. At around 4.15pm on Monday, May 21 Police signalled... Read More

World Champion returns for NZ Muay Thai title

The 47-year-old Former WBO World Light Heavyweight boxing champion Geovana Peres will be returning to the Muay Thai ring as she attempts to capture her second... Read More

Support the New Zealand Olympic Team in Tauranga

The New Zealand Olympic Team is challenging Kiwis to get in the winning spirit with a dynamic nationwide event series ‘Tour de Fern - Sprint for the Fern'. The... Read More

Win a working bee to help with your project

The Western Bay of Plenty Council is giving you the chance to win a working bee team of dedicated volunteers to make your project a reality. The competition... Read More

MBIE offers advice for a successful ski season

With the ski season officially starting next month, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment advises that it is important that both employers and... Read More