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School phone ban is ‘overstepping’ - principal

As the nationwide ban on students using phones at school comes into effect, principals in Tauranga and Rotorua share their views on the policy and what's worked... Read More

BOP rider recalls 'frightening situation'

On a beautiful Rotorua day, Jonty, a keen mountain biker, was enjoying the tracks and trails in the scenic Redwood Forest. Having spent the morning riding... Read More

Meteors in NZ: Security guard spots strange glare

Andrew Savage was working the security guard late shift at Bayfair Mall when he saw a strange glare light up one of the security screens. When he went to... Read More

Major upgrade planned for Links Ave Reserve

Plans are in play to revamp Links Avenue Reserve, marking a significant milestone for the city's sporting landscape with the introduction of the city's first... Read More

Partial closure of Ōmokoroa to Tauranga cycleway

A section of the Ōmokoroa to Tauranga cycleway, in the Lynley Park area, will be closed for several weeks, from Monday, May 6, while important wastewater works... Read More

Two-vehicle crash on State Highway 29A

Hato Hone St John's ambulances are at the scene of a crash on State Highway 29A, says a police spokesperson. "A two-vehicle crash on State Highway 29A... Read More

NZDF wraps up raft of Soloman Islands support

More than 200 New Zealand Defence Force personnel have completed a successful deployment to assist with Solomon Islands' general election, and provide other... Read More

Call for Tauranga CBD rainbow crossing backed

Comedian Ben Hurley and Labour list MP Jan Tinetti have added their voices to the call for a rainbow crossing to be painted in Tauranga's CBD, saying the artwork... Read More

$25K BayTrust grant for digital exclusion project

A Western Bay project to help those who are digitally excluded from society will receive $25,000 from BayTrust to support more locals with free internet connections,... Read More

Rescue helicopter crews face rising costs

People are urged to give generously this Chopper Appeal Month to support the thousands of lifesaving missions flown by rescue helicopters every year as costs... Read More

Sunny start, chilly end, and rain in between

As the new week gets off to a sunny start, MetService is forecasting a mid-week weather system to bring rain to parts of the country. This will be followed... Read More

Tauranga delegates visit Japan counterparts

A sister cities visit to Hitachi, Japan, by a small delegation from Tauranga has helped cement strong relationships, particularly in the area of arts, culture... Read More