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Poseidon plans disaster response training over BOP

A Boeing P-8A Poseidon recently took off from the Air Force base at Ohakea and was quickly skimming over the Bay of Plenty, its crew tasked with evaluating the... Read More

Young lifesavers selected for elite NZ teams

Three Pāpāmoa Surf Life Saving Club rising stars will take on the world after being selected to represent New Zealand at two major international surf lifesaving... Read More

Major road upgrade set for Tauriko

A new signalised intersection is being planned outside the Tauranga Crossing shopping centre. Work on a portion of Taurikura Drive, outside the centre and... Read More

Have a say on Education & Training Amendment Bill

The Education and Workforce Committee is calling for submissions on the Education and Training (Vocational Education and Training System) Amendment Bill with... Read More

'Natural’ pacemaker successfully tried in humans

A pacemaker with a 'beat' that responds to breathing is showing good results in studies and is now being trialled in Kiwi heart patients. A pacemaker... Read More

Celebrating International Day of Potato

Potatoes New Zealand will be proudly celebrating the International Day of Potato on May 30, joining global efforts to recognise the significance of one of the... Read More

DairyNZ highlights science for future-fit farming

DairyNZ is back at Fieldays, featuring the 'industry-good” organisation's science and expertise, plus interactive displays. 'This year, we're all about... Read More

Two-vehicle crash on Tauranga Eastern Link

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a crash on State Highway 2, Tauranga Eastern Link, near Pāpāmoa. Police said a two-vehicle crash was reported... Read More

Blueberry waste turned into sustainable packaging

A collaboration between Scion and Rotorua's Mamaku Blue winery could see consumers enjoying their blueberries in sustainable trays. The partnership is developing... Read More

Crash on State Highway 2 causes traffic delays

Traffic is backing up along State Highway 2 after a crash reported to police at 2.10pm. "The vehicle rolled near the Te Puna Stream bridge," said a police... Read More

Nationwide emergency alert test this Sunday

The nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is this Sunday, May 25. From 6pm-7pm, the alert will be broadcast from cell towers to more than 5.5... Read More

Cost of failed harbour project not yet known

Neither Whakatāne District Council, central Government or the Te Rāhui Herenga Waka board can put a figure on how much money has been lost to the failed Whakatāne... Read More