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Lakeland Queen owner told to build new jetty

For 36 years, the Lakeland Queen provided tourists and locals with opportunities to cruise and dine on Lake Rotorua. But for the last three, the iconic paddle... Read More

Serious crash: Rotorua highway closed

State Highway 30 is closed as emergency services deal with a serious crash. NZTA Waka Kotahi have released an alert saying SH30 in Rotorua to SH33/Tikitere... Read More

Settled weather and scorching temperatures

Much of the country looks to be in for settled weather during the working week, with scorching temperatures on the way for many eastern and central areas. But... Read More

Multiple arrests for Waihi burglaries

Two people are facing charges after multiple burglaries at a Waihi store, between October 2023 and December 2023. Police executed a search warrant at a Waihi... Read More

Veteran lifeguard saves two lives over the weekend

A 73-year-old local lifeguard says 'it was just another day at the office” when he saved two lives at Mount Main Beach over the weekend. Kent Jarman... Read More

Former Silver Fern signs with Australian franchise

Former Silver Fern Sam Winders has been signed with the Giants for the 2024 Suncorp Super Netball season in Australia. Winders joins just a handful of New... Read More

Dramatic day of cricket in Bay of Plenty

Bond & Co Mount Maunganui will be Flying Mullet Te Puke opponents in the Bay of Plenty Cup final, after a dramatic day where both Mount Maunganui and Element... Read More

Female ancestors welcoming people to Tauranga

People of Tauranga and visitors to the city are now being welcomed by three striking pou whenua, representing three of the city's tupuna wāhine/female ancestors.... Read More

Hauraki Plains 100-year adaption plan launched

The work leading up to the launch of the next 100-year community resilience plan for the low lying areas of the Hauraki Plains is being described as a "labour... Read More

Mystery: Threatening parking note on windscreen

A mysterious printed card with a warning for a Tauranga resident has left him and others puzzled after it was left on his car windscreen, accusing him of bad... Read More

Graduate’s passion for rural medicine

A school visit from Waihi School to the University of Auckland's medical school planted the seed of medical graduate Kate Dunstall's passion for rural medicine. Kate,... Read More

Squash: NZ finish 13th with win over Canada

New Zealand has beaten Canada to finish 13th at the WSF Men's World Team Championship in Tauranga, while Egypt has bettered England to win the World Title. Playing... Read More