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Accident at Barkes Corner

A car has gone through a fence near Greerton this afternoon. Police have confirmed two cars collided at the roundabout at 12.35pm. A police spokesperson says... Read More

Tauranga doggy donor saves a life

He's an affectionate fluff ball and happy to help out when he's needed. Jake the border collie-Labrador cross is a regular blood donor at Tauranga Vets. His latest... Read More

Waikato PhD student aiming to prevent injuries

New research is underway at the University of Waikato's Adams Centre for High Performance that aims to develop an easy test which will identify those at highest... Read More

Biosecurity sniffer looking for a name

Biosecurity New Zealand is looking for help from the public to name one of its new detector puppies. Specially bred to sniff out fruit and other unwanted... Read More

Ancient musical artefact coming to Tauranga

A musical performance is coming to Tauranga's Jam Factory on Tuesday, April 16 at 6.30pm. Late Tauranga man John Knotts was inspired to create a replica of the... Read More

Avocado prices more than double in March

Higher prices in March for avocado, tomato, bacon, eggs, and bread are putting the heat on the price of making brunch at home, says Stats NZ. Avocado prices... Read More

RSA’s annual Poppy Appeal hits the streets

RSA members, volunteers and men and women in uniform will be out in force today as the RSA's 2019 Poppy Appeal hits the streets. This year's RSA Poppy... Read More

Four injured in BOP crash with train

UPDATED 9.38AM: Four people have been injured following a crash between a car and train in the Bay of Plenty this morning. A train and car have collided on Duncan... Read More

Cracking down on cowboy clampers

Tauranga's Clayton Mitchell is welcoming the proposed changes to cull out 'predatory wheel clamping behaviour”. The Land Transport (Wheel Clamping) Amendment... Read More

Stroke survivor on way to full recovery

The fact that Barry Anderson is on his way to a full recovery after a major stroke is down to one thing he says, speed of action. 'Time is of the essence,”... Read More

Greenhouse Gas Inventory shows ‘need for action’

New Zealand's latest Greenhouse Gas Inventory shows emissions are on the rise, underscoring why the Government is taking action on climate change. The Inventory... Read More

NZ Police target Comancheros in ‘major operation’

Police have arrested six people after executing a number of search warrants targeting members and associates of the Comanchero motorcycle gang. More than 80 Police... Read More