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Tauranga's plan for the next 10 years

In 2021, Tauranga's commissioners made some big decisions. Three years later, they're committed to continuing the work they started. Commission Chair Anne... Read More

Kiwifruit grower fined for illegal water take

A kiwifruit orchard has been convicted and fined $35,000 in the Tauranga District Court for unlawfully taking more than 18 million litres of water for irrigation.... Read More

Zoos’ new app helps wildlife

Auckland Zoo is calling on Kiwis to use their purchasing power to help protect rainforests and critically endangered wildlife like orangutans by shopping with... Read More

Mini budget expected to be released by Christmas

The National Party is adamant that it can provide a mini budget by Christmas, despite slow progress in coalition talks. National has been continuing individual... Read More

Tauranga ferry plans shelved over “scary” cost

Plans to set up a ferry service in the Western Bay of Plenty have been canned because of the 'eye watering” cost. Bay of Plenty Regional Council commissioned... Read More

Theme parties for furry friends during the summer

The dog days are not over - they're coming back to the beach this summer as part of Western Bay's Wander Dog series. Back by paw-pular demand, the much-loved... Read More

Motocyclist injured following crash in Pyes Pa

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a crash on State Highway 33, Pyes Pa Road, between Tauranga and Rotorua. "Police responded to reports of... Read More

Serious crash near Kawerau

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on State Highway 34 near Kawerau. The crash is between Kawerau and SH30/Te Teko. "Due to a serious... Read More

Two crashes and road blocks in Waikato

Police are responding to two crashes in the Waikato region. One crash is on Waikato Expressway, Tamahere, and the second on State Highway 1, near State Highway... Read More

Bronze for 'McKiwis' 49er pair at European champs

Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie have been denied a chance to strike gold by light winds on the final day of the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European championship... Read More

El Niño prompts hot car warning

With the El Niño weather pattern bringing a hotter and drier summer to New Zealand, the AA is reminding Kiwis to never leave pets or children locked in... Read More

Electric shock cost scaffolder both arms

A WorkSafe investigation has found an accident, which cost scaffolder Jahden Nelson both his arms, was preventable. Jahden Nelson was dismantling scaffolding... Read More