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Works start on Whitianga town centre upgrade

Preparation for Stage Two of the Whitianga town centre upgrade has started, which involves establishing a site for the compound and office and sorting out traffic... Read More

Tauranga Rowing Club take out the gold

More than 65 college aged students recently attended the Maadi Cup rowing nationals at Lake Karapiro, with members of the Tauranga Rowing Club taking part. This... Read More

Rotorua lakes to undergo scientific survey

Scientists are undertaking a novel electromagnetic survey of lakes in the Rotorua region to build a more complete picture of geothermal resources and volcanic... Read More

Sisters serving at sea together

Two sisters from the New Zealand Army and the Royal New Zealand Navy shared a trip to sea last month on HMNZS Wellington for the New Zealand Defence Force's resupply... Read More

Maketu Volunteer Coastguard amongst the best

Maketu Volunteer Coastguard have reaped the benefits of a weekend spent amongst likeminded volunteers from around New Zealand at the Trustpower National Community... Read More

Police Studies course giving students hope

Children of Kawerau's established gang families are seeking futures in the police thanks to an unconventional programme at the local high school. With lived... Read More

Mount fundraising dinner for Christchurch families

A Mount Maunganui restaurant is hosting a special dinner to raise money for the families affected by the shootings in Christchurch. Helen Fraser from Bettie... Read More

Waihi power supply restored

Contractors are in the final throes of repairing the damage to Waihi's electricity network after a truck crash brought down three poles yesterday. Powerco Network... Read More

Living Wage to increase in September

The Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand has announced the Living Wage will increase from $20.55 to $21.15. The new rate will come into effect September... Read More

Tauranga couple celebrate $200,000 Lotto win

A Tauranga couple are floating on cloud nine after winning $200,000 with Lotto First Division in Wednesday's live Lotto draw. The lucky couple, who wish to remain... Read More

SH36 to be closed while new bridge is installed

A new overbridge being built at Tauriko will create a safe travel option for people who are walking and biking between The Lakes and the Tauranga Crossing shopping... Read More

‘Plankton to poo’ whales stick to favourite foods

Genetic analysis of the poo of a population of Bryde's whales that live year-round in the Hauraki Gulf shows the mammals are not very flexible in their eating... Read More