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Don’t think there’s nowhere to go!

Christmas can be a really hard time of year. There can be a lot of pressure that can build up and it can be hard to cope. But don't think that there's nowhere... Read More

One dies following crash at Whakamaru

Update, 2.50pm: A person has died following a serious crash at Whakamaru. Police say they can now confirm one person has died following a serious crash on... Read More

Serving up food and fellowship

A swathe of volunteers will be rolling up their sleeves to help host St Peter's in the City's free annual Christmas dinner for the community. Yes, that's right... Read More

One dies following SH25 Coromandel crash

Update, 3.42pm: A person has died following a crash on State Highway 25, in the Coromandel peninsula. Police say they can now confirm one person has died... Read More

Paraglider unhurt after crash at Mount Maunganui

Update, 1.55pm: Police report that emergency services have been responding to reports of a paraglider needing assistance at Mount Maunganui. The paraglider... Read More

Plans for Waihī to be NZ's most accessible beach

Waihī Beach heads into it's third summer season of proudly offering inclusive beach access and facilities; and is in planning to build a high-needs accessible... Read More

Crash on SH1, Waikato Expressway

Emergency services are responding to a crash on State Highway 1 on the Waikato Expressway, with traffic delays expected. Police say Waikato Expressway SH1... Read More

350,000 books borrowed from Western Bay libraries

Young Western Bay bookhounds have sniffed out a Hairy Maclary classic as their top read for 2023. ‘Hairy Maclary, sit!' by Lynley Dodd was the top picture... Read More

EVES Open: Daniell and Reynolds win doubles title

It's been a brilliant week of tennis at the EVES Open in Pāpāmoa, with the EVES Open women's singles final starting at 11am today, followed by the... Read More

Shapes of Summer to light up Tauranga waterfront

After taking the limelight last year, the ‘Shapes of Summer' exhibition is once again set to light up Tauranga waterfront as the city centre switches on for... Read More

What's on: Christmas markets, movies and music

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a mostly cloudy day... Read More

Tauranga Women's Refuge doors are always open

As most families celebrate the festive season, for some it can be a crisis point. A time when things boil over, unexpectedly go awry, go very wrong, get worse,... Read More