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New $520m cable for NZ

A new US submarine internet cable will be built between New Zealand, Australia and the United States by the Southern Cross Cable company at a cost of US$350 million... Read More

Pregnant women urged to get early flu shot

Scientists are issuing a flu season warning, following research that shows flu hospitalisations are much higher among pregnant women. Data from the Institute... Read More

Car fire in Gate Pa

Both fire and police attended a car fire in the Gate Pa area this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene off Faulkner Street just after 4pm. Fire... Read More

Man who died on Moutohora Island named

Police have released the name of the man who died on Moutohora Island, also known as Whale Island on Thursday April 4. He was 73-year-old Lionel Nowell of Whakatane.... Read More

Petition for ambulance staff handed to parliament

New Zealand First's Darroch Ball will accept a 14,000 strong petition in support of Ambulance Professional at parliament today. The handover of the petition... Read More

Tauranga assault accused in custody

The man accused of assaulting another man in Tauranga will remain behind bars until his next court appearance. The 24-year-old man was arrested on Sunday after... Read More

Four measles cases linked to Mount Maunganui

Toi Te Ora Public Health has identified four cases of measles occurring over the last three weeks that have been linked to the Mount Maunganui area of the Bay... Read More

Rural health programme receives student award

A Whakatane-based programme aimed at increasing the recruitment of rural health professionals has received recognition for its outstanding work. The Rural Health... Read More

Parvovirus found in Western Bay

Several cases of parvovirus has occurred in puppies in the Western Bay in recent days and the council's animal services officers are urging people to ensure their... Read More

Tauranga man critical following assault

A Tauranga man found seriously injured on The Strand is in Waikato Hospital. A Waikato DHB spokesperson says the 39-year-old man is critical in the intensive... Read More

Cyclist in serious condition following crash

A cyclist has been taken to hospital in a serious condition following a crash in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Emergency services were called to the scene... Read More

Cold surges moving up the country

New Zealand has two surges of cold air coming which may produce frosts, slow down pasture growth and convince more leave on trees to lose their green. This year... Read More