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Five ways to save money in 2024

Consumer NZ is sharing top tips to help New Zealanders hold onto more of their hard-earned dollars in 2024. As the cost-of-living squeeze continues to put... Read More

One dead, two injured after SH29 crash

One person is dead following a crash on State Highway 29. "Police can now confirm one person has died in a crash on State Highway 29, Lower Kaimai," says... Read More

El Niño threat looms large over tourism sector

The tourism industry is preparing to face the impacts of El Niño during a busy summer. The weather pattern typically causes dryness in the east... Read More

Five community events to farewell 2023!

Get ready for an epic New Year's Eve in Tauranga! Tauranga City Council is hosting five free family-friendly community celebrations in the CBD, Greerton, Pāpāmoa,... Read More

Prisioner assault: contractor disciplined

A security officer hired to transport prisoners has been disciplined after physically assaulting a prisoner at court. A complaint about the incident was one... Read More

2023 weather finale

As we approach the year's end, the weather has a few more tales to tell before bidding farewell to 2023. MetService is forecasting a fittingly wet end... Read More

Pedalling paradise in the Western Bay

Whether you're an e-bike cruiser, lycra-clad fitness junkie, wrangling a biker gang of kids, or only in it for the coffee at the end - there's a bike ride for... Read More

Serious crash: SH29 closed

UPDATE 12.43PM: State Highway 29 is closed. NZ Transport Agency reports the road is closed in both directions due to a serious crash near the Kaimai Summit. "Due... Read More

Gifted pavers help improve accessibility

People riding mobility scooters are now smoothly humming along the new pathways at Ngati Kahu Hauora after clay pavers were gifted to the community health hub... Read More

Water hydrant flushing in Pāpāmoa East

Tauranga City Council's waters team will be back out in Pāpāmoa East over the next three days flushing water hydrants. This is part of the work they're... Read More

Twilight concerts return to Katikati!

The Katikati Twilight Concerts are back for the 2024 summer season with a fabulous line-up that you won't want to miss! Grab a friend and a ticket and we will see... Read More

Holiday traffic: Peak days and hotspots

The Automobile Association has revealed the peak days for people travelling. It says people traditionally return from their holidays on January 2 and 3 -... Read More