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Council to discuss climate change declaration

The Thames-Coromandel District Council has not yet made a decision on signing up to the Local Government Leaders' Climate Change Declaration. The declaration... Read More

Capital gains tax expected to raise $8.3 billion

It's confirmed. You will be hit in the pocket with a capital gains tax. A report released today by The Tax Working Group is recommending a broad-based tax on... Read More

Wind, rain and falling temperatures this weekend

Despite Tropical Cyclone Oma remaining in the Coral Sea, MetService is monitoring the potential for severe weather which is expected to impact many parts of New... Read More

‘We are so sorry’ fireworks display cancelled

Bad weather is forcing organisers to cancel the Tye Park Fireworks Fiesta. The Welcome Bay Community Centre announced the cancellation of the Friday event. 'There... Read More

Man fatally shot by police in Kawerau

UPDATED 12.31PM: Police can confirm the man who was shot by Police in Kawerau has died. Immediate first aid was provided, but he died at the scene. "A number... Read More

Police operation closes SH30 in Eastern BOP

A police operation in Te Teko has closed a section of State Highway 30. The NZTA says the road is closed between Braemar Road and Grieve Road. 'Please follow... Read More

Queensland fruit fly detected in new area

Surveillance activity in Auckland will be stepped up following the discovery of a second Queensland fruit fly on the North Shore. The solitary male fly was collected... Read More

Armed bank robbery in BOP

No injuries have been reported following an armed bank robbery in the Bay of Plenty this morning. Police were called a bank on Fletcher Ave, Kawerau at 9.08am.... Read More

Tauranga boxer’s ambitious plan for 2019

New Zealand boxing veteran Gunnar 'The Stunna” Jackson (28-12-4, 12KO) will begin writing the final chapter of his career on Saturday night, when he takes... Read More

Stray dogs attacking animals in Te Puna

A plea is being put out for information to help to identify a pack of dogs that is repeatedly attacking animals in the Snodgrass Road area of Te Puna. In the... Read More

China, mining and the weather

In today's weather forecast we are expecting a partly cloudy day with a few showers, and northerlies developing in the afternoon. It's a one-clothing layer... Read More

No charges following Tauranga street fight

A person arrested following a fight in Tauranga overnight has escaped any charges. Police were called to a 'disorder job” on Windsor Road shortly before... Read More