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MPI investigating treatment of exotic animals

A Rotorua wildlife park is under investigation after a handler grabbed a lion cub by its tail, restraining it from members of the public who were in a cage to... Read More

Criticism over rates, boat harbour & renovations

Rates increases, spending on the boat harbour and council building upgrades have all had a negative impact on residents' perceptions of Whakatāne District Council... Read More

Super blue moon: What is it, and when is it?

The world will witness a rare 'super blue moon' later this week, the first in 14 years and the last until sometime in the 2030s. But while the Earth's... Read More

Two-vehicle crash on Pyes Pa Road

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a vehicle crash on State Highway 36 - Pyes Pa Road. Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on the intersection... Read More

Illegal material scam re-emerges

Police are aware that an email scam has re-emerged, that references Police and other justice sector partners. The email claims authorities have done a search... Read More

Man removed from building register for two years

A builder and designer has been stripped from the Licensed Building Practitioner register, after previously being convicted of forgery and working while unlicenced. He... Read More

Mount Pickleball Classic a huge success

The Mount Pickleball Club is already making plans for next year's tournament following a successful weekend at the Mount Pickleball Classic. 'The feedback... Read More

Prefects to endure two days of non-stop training

One hour of sleep, a plunge into Mount Main Beach at 1am, and a non-stop 40 hours of intense training is in store for these Tauranga Boys' College prefects -... Read More

Tauranga distillery wins gold

A Tauranga distillery is preparing to launch a new gin following another triumphant victory in the world of spirits. Clarity Distilling Company is today launching... Read More

Tickets selling fast for STEMFest

Families looking to attend the annual STEM Festival are being urged to book tickets now with organisers saying over 7000 of the 10,000 free tickets have already... Read More

Finding a new passion after a freak accident

Fourth place. There's probably no worse place to finish at the Paralympics. That's how New Zealand Para canoe rep Scott Martlew sees it after coming agonisingly... Read More

Under-15 sevens star heading to France

She's been in the sevens game for only a year - but has already been selected for the New Zealand Condor Sevens Under-15 team, who are heading to play in France... Read More