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Bays of Thunder to take over Tauranga's Baypark

The Open Wheel classes, which have delivered high-intensity racing in early season events at Baypark Speedway, get their first shot at title honours this weekend.... Read More

SH29 clear following crash

UPDATE: State Highway 29, near Cambridge Road, is now open following a crash earlier today. Emergency services were called to the crash, involving a car and... Read More

$1.6m reno project: 23 retiree flats sitting empty

Rotorua's council is considering spending $1.6 million to get 23 empty pensioner units to a tenantable standard before leasing its full portfolio to a community... Read More

First-home buyers snapping up properties

First-home buyers are on a record-breaking streak, accounting for 27 per cent of the market share. CoreLogic's six-monthly First Home Buyer Report indicates... Read More

The city where people pay 20% more for power

Tauranga's population is booming, with new residents lured by the sea and surf. When they hop in the shower to wash the sand off, it's not so sunny - Tauranga... Read More

Search suspended for missing Waihi man

The official search has been suspended for a Waihi man who has been missing with his dog in Coromandel Bush for 10 days, but his family is appealing to the public... Read More

Crystal Kaua to head Chiefs Manawa coaching team

Crystal Kaua has re-signed as head coach for the Chiefs Manawa in 2024. Previously the Set Piece coach for the side, Kaua took over the top job from Allan... Read More

SH30 road closure during resurfacing work

Due to resurfacing work taking place on State Highway 30 from Matahi Rd to the intersection of SH30/SH34, a road closure will be in place next week. The closure... Read More

Bay of Plenty players at NZ Rugby U19 Camp

Grady Forbes, Brooke Mitchell, and Aisake Vakasiuola are the three representatives for the Bay Of Plenty for the Under 19 talent set to grow at the New Zealand Rugby... Read More

Lotto campaign champions Kiwis

Lotto NZ is going local in a new campaign showcasing the mahi of everyday Kiwi achieving extraordinary things in their communities, with help from lottery funding.... Read More

Drivers caught drink driving and charged

The NZ Police impairment prevention team recently spent some time policing the roads in Tairāwhiti and say they are shocked by some of the drivers. Over... Read More

Cloudy day with afternoon showers in the south

MetService is forecasting a southwesterly airflow lying over New Zealand today, Thursday November 9, which is moving around a large high in the Tasman Sea.... Read More