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Young person found hoarding violent images

A young person whose family thought they were playing video games was actually hoarding thousands of images of child exploitation, violent extremism, gore and... Read More

On-demand bus service trial in Tauranga

A new public transport system trial is underway in Tauranga. The new Baybus OnDemand service, launched by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, is set to run... Read More

Uncommon style: Earthquake activity at Mt Ruapehu

Some minor earthquake activity is being observed at Mt Ruapehu. GeoNet reports that in addition to a recent drop in lake temperature, in recent weeks Ruapehu... Read More

Putting the freeze on unsafe bathroom heaters

Retailers are voluntarily recalling unsafe wall-mounted bathroom heaters. 'The Serene S2068 heaters which were manufactured in March 2021 have a manufacturing... Read More

Arrest made in Hamilton homicide

A homicide investigation is underway following the discovery of a body at a Hamilton address. Police were called to a Rototuna residential address around... Read More

One month to go for Tauranga's cruise ship season

Cruise ship season for the Bay of Plenty is due to finish in less than a month, with another four cruise ships arriving, before a visit by Majestic Princess... Read More

Impact of NZ-EU FTA Zepri and Kiwifruit industry

The fast-tracked implementation of New Zealand's Free Trade Agreement with the European Union is a significant boost for Zespri and the kiwifruit industry. The... Read More

Council adopts Mount to Arataki Spatial Plan

A 30 year plan for the future of the Mount Maunganui to Arataki area sets out how Tauranga City Council will protect and enhance existing community values, as... Read More

Second man arrested in Gisborne homicide

Gisborne Police can now name the two men killed at a party in Lytton Street on Saturday night and can confirm a second arrest has been made. The deceased... Read More

Families to receive help with ECE fees

Hardworking families are set to benefit from a new credit to help them meet their early childcare education costs, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. From... Read More

A warning to supermarket shoppers of loyalty lure

Consumer NZ is warning New Zealanders to be wary of supermarket loyalty schemes, with recent research showing yet again they don't always offer the most competitive... Read More

Tauranga bars to close earlier under rule changes

Bars in Tauranga's city centre will close an hour earlier under new rules imposed by the council. From July, CBD bars will close at 2am instead of 3am. The... Read More