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Paua poachers plunder the Coromandel coast

Large scale and organised paua poaching around the Coromandel coast has been described as an act of shellfish selfishness by Coromandel MP Scott Simpson. Seven... Read More

Tauranga air hose theft caught on camera

A Tauranga petrol station has released CCTV footage in the hopes of identifying the person who helped themselves to an air hose. BP Summit on Waihi Road is asking... Read More

Police name BOP crash victim

Police can now release the name of the 24-year-old man who died following a motorcycle crash on State Highway 38, Local man Herewini Gavigan died in a crash near... Read More

Balloon-assisted births could be easier for mums

Women who need help starting labour could have a more comfortable, relaxed birthing experience with the aid of a specialised balloon. An Aotearoa New Zealand... Read More

Passport prices set to rise

New Zealanders will be forking out a little more for their travel this year as passport prices are set to rise. By March 1, the adult passport fee will increase... Read More

New race date for Racing Tauranga

A treat is on the cards for horse racing fans on Waitangi day in Tauranga. It's a new race date that's set to become a regular feature for Racing Tauranga. Racing... Read More

New wetland on the way near Tauranga Harbour

Initial work on a functional new wetland ecosystem at Te Puna, north of Tauranga, could get underway by March. The development, which will feature cycling and... Read More

Revenue high, costs unfavourable – Rotorua council

Rotorua Lakes Council appears satisfied with its performance over a six-months period to December last year. In its report to last month's operation and monitoring... Read More

Council proposing changes to Freedom Camping Bylaw

Tauranga City Council is asking for the public's feedback regarding the proposed changes to the Freedom Camping Bylaw. There are a number of reserves, roads... Read More

Hip-hop, neurophysiology and the weather

In today's weather forecast we are expecting some morning cloud, and a fine day. Also light winds and sea breezes. It's a one-clothing layer day today with a... Read More

Army providing a new opportunity for young woman

Instead of relaxing at the beach for the summer, 21-year-old Rose Yeoman decided she wanted a challenge. Rose, a newly graduate accountant, has always dreamed... Read More

Plastic free café to open in Welcome Bay

The Welcome Bay Community Centre is planning to open what could be the country's first plastic free café, that will provide jobs and training for young... Read More