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Aim for delays this week!

With the annual Zespri AIMS Games for 2023 on from September 2-8, residents should expect some delays as the event typically brings more than 20,000 athletes... Read More

Tauranga teens experience international camp

Three Tauranga teens have returned from representing New Zealand at Blue Light's International camp. The camp saw 13 Police Scotland Youth Volunteers, 11... Read More

Nominations for WBOP community awards now open

The Western Bay Community Awards bring together all those involved in the Western Bay community and volunteer sector to celebrate and acknowledge their incredible... Read More

Waihī to Ōmokoroa safety improvements update

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is shifting its focus to the construction of roundabouts south of Katikati. In its latest update regarding safety improvements... Read More

Remembering Kirsa – 40 years on

This month marks the 40th anniversary of one of New Zealand's most enduring murder mysteries - the disappearance of Napier schoolgirl Kirsa Jensen. Fourteen-year-old... Read More

Team spirit the aim of the game

Mount Maunganui Intermediate's Rip Rugby team will leave no player behind for this year's Zespri Aims Games. Kicking off this Saturday, September 2, nearly... Read More

Coll through to Semi-Finals of Paris Squash 2023

New Zealand's Paul Coll has defeated Egypt's Tarek Momen 3-0 in a 60-minute tussle for a place in the semi-finals of Paris Squash 2023. Coll was measured... Read More

Growth plan: Planner criticises lack of progress

A senior Rotorua planner has criticised the lack of outcomes from a 2018 council district growth plan, as it considers a new strategy. Stratum Consultants... Read More

Woman found dead following BOP crash

Police are releasing the name of a woman killed in a crash in the Bay of Plenty. A police spokesperson says they can now confirm that a woman has been located... Read More

NZ coastal study finds drinking water

A new NIWA study in Wellington Harbour will help scientists find untapped drinking water around the world. For the first time, NIWA used several techniques... Read More

Ensuring medicine supply amidst global shortage

Pharmac is taking steps to ensure people with type 2 diabetes who take dulaglutide - branded as Trulicity - can continue to access the treatment while New Zealand... Read More

Grocery Code of Conduct launched

The government has launched its Grocery Code of Conduct, saying it is calling time on the coercive behaviour of the big supermarket chains. Last year, the... Read More