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Healthy, simple lunchbox ideas

School's back, and with it, the need for packing lunch boxes again. Instagram foodie and recipe developer Olivia Moore has supplied some healthy and simple... Read More

Māui dolphin survey launches to aid conservation

A new survey to estimate the Māui dolphin population is set to launch next week, with the Department of Conservation (DOC) leading efforts to safeguard this... Read More

Harding leads NZ Super Saloon qualifiers

Auckland racer Ben Harding made an early statement in qualifying for the 2025 New Zealand Super Saloon Car title at Baypark Speedway on Friday night. After... Read More

Aerocool rescue chopper made 568 missions in 2024

The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter has wrapped up a record-breaking year, responding to 568 emergency missions in 2024 - almost 10% more than in 2023, according... Read More

Māori businesses perform strongly despite economy

Māori tourism businesses boost New Zealand's economy, a report has revealed, but it doesn't reflect the day-to-day struggle. The Value of Māori... Read More

Waikato, Bay of Plenty road works advance

With continued sunshine, road workers across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions are making significant progress on various worksites. NZ Transport Agency... Read More

Light plane crash at Tauranga Airport

Fire and Emergency received a report of a light plane crash at Tauranga Airport, a spokesperson said. "Two fire trucks are currently attending." Police... Read More

An amazing show in Te Puke

If last year's Te Puke A&P Show was big, this year's was absolutely huge. The show last Saturday was the 119th and, while numbers have yet to be finalised,... Read More

Canadian snowbirds embrace NZ winter escape

When the weather in Canada is frightful, the sun in Tauranga is just delightful, Canadian snowbird Reg Stark said. A snowbird is a Canadian who flies south... Read More

Tee off for a cause, and honour Norm Hewitt

The Hewitt whānau invites the public to join an extraordinary golf fundraiser in memory of beloved All Black and rugby icon Norm Hewitt, which will raise awareness... Read More

Students gain experience at Tauranga council

Twenty-one tertiary students have completed summer internships and research projects at Tauranga City Council, gaining hands-on experience while making meaningful... Read More

Keeping it in the family

Vintage and classic machinery enthusiast, and dairy farmer Reece Houghton was brought up on a dairy farm with one sister and four brothers. Their father had... Read More