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Future museum holds Dusty Waddell surf collection

The future Tauranga Museum has caught an epic wave with the acquisition of the legendary Dusty Waddell Collection for future generations. Renowned as one... Read More

Thames coast dolphin aids species understanding

Analysis of a tissue sample taken from a Hector's dolphin spotted off the coast of Thames-Coromandel has aided understanding of the species and confirmed where... Read More

Rotorua kindergarten wins sunflower award

Owhata Central Kids Kindergarten in Rotorua has been named the winner of the Daltons Late Bloomers Awards today. This marked the final phase of the much-loved... Read More

Chilly morning but fine weather on the way

Kiwis across the country are waking up to a chilly morning, but don't worry - the warmer days are coming back. The cold night is to be followed by... Read More

New Katikati boat ramp plans floated

Plans are being floated with the Katikati community to see the long-awaited upgrade of the Beach Road boat ramp. The proposed transformation, led by Western... Read More

Passport system outage from Thursday

If you need to renew your passport soon listen up. Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal Affairs is completing a significant upgrade to the New Zealand... Read More

Car illegally stopped because of man's tattoos

Police officers who stopped a car based on the facial tattoos of a passenger and then used force to arrest the man, have been found to have acted unlawfully... Read More

Full road closure planned for SH29A

Plans are in place to close a section of State Highway 29A. From Sunday, March 10, to Thursday, March 14, SH29A, between the Maungatapu roundabout and SH2/SH29A... Read More

By Misfits for Misfits is coming to Tauranga

On March 15-16, all misfits are being called to a free two-day event for teens and adults who are autistic or have ADHD. This event is all about creating... Read More

NZ school stand-down rates highest in 20 years

Schools stood down pupils 25,167 times in 2022 - the highest number in more than 20 years of records, Education Ministry figures show. The figure is equivalent... Read More

Truancy may increase if free lunches are axed

A school leader says he is worried truancy will increase if school meals are limited to certain students next year. Associate Education Minister David Seymour... Read More

Police hunt for offender after assault in Waihī

Police are on the hunt for someone involved in an assault in Waihī after another person was left with serious injuries. Officers were notified of the assault... Read More