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CAIL warrant: Police crack down on BOP gangs

A CAIL warrant has been issued by the Courts to Police following gang-related incidents in Ōpōtiki and Whakatāne. Police are stepping up an operation to... Read More

Chew over your career options at McDonald’s

McDonald's restaurants across the country will be opening their doors for Macca's Careers Day next Friday, October 27. The fast food giant's National... Read More

Helicopter despatched to Pongakawa crash site

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a vehicle crash in Pongakawa. Police say they were notified of a collision on Pongakawa Road at 1.30pm. "One... Read More

Police investigating after woman shot

Police are investigating following a woman being shot in her car in Ōpōtiki on Saturday, October 21. "Police were called at 2.45pm on Saturday, after a... Read More

New insights gained from kākāpō translocation

The trial kākāpō population in the heart of the Waikato continues to give insights after a determined parrot found a way to leave the fenced sanctuary. Four-year-old... Read More

Burglars thwarted by a pair of sharp eyes

A collaborative effort between a sharp-eyed Hamilton resident and the local law enforcement is serving as a powerful reminder of the effectiveness of community... Read More

Buenos dias and Kia ora!

Have you been called by a Sun Media guy with a thick South American accent lately? Hwahn - that's his name. That's how it's pronounced. But Hwahn is actually... Read More

What's on: ultimate frisbee, art, market

Good morning and welcome to Labour Day. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. Labour Day is a New Zealand public holiday... Read More

Settled weather for Labour Day

A large high pressure system is sitting over the country today bringing settled weather, says a MetServices spokesperson. "A front moves into South Westland... Read More

Applications open for 2024 education scholarships

School students born in New Zealand and educated in Tauranga can now apply for a 2024 tertiary scholarship from the Otumoetai Lions Taiwan Education Trust. The... Read More

Time for tea and a worthy cause

Clink your glasses and sip your tea for a good cause come the end of October. Join the Omokoroa Rotary Club at 28 Western Avenue at 10am on Monday, October... Read More

Port Waikato by-election candidates announced

Nine candidates are standing in the Port Waikato by-election which will be held on Saturday, November 25 2023. The by-election is being held following the... Read More