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Timber site reminder of noisy area

Lumbercube, the timber company which suddenly closed its doors three years, has begun dismantling its machinery and buildings in Rotorua. This week the... Read More

Kayaker Gilbert bounces back in style

Callum Gilbert's canoe slalom fortunes have come full circle, a year after suffering the biggest setback of his young career. The 22-year-old Tauranga paddler... Read More

Parking frustration at McLaren Falls

Frustration levels are reaching boiling point in relation to parking at McLaren Falls. With the hot days we've had lately, people are flocking to the popular... Read More

Information appeal following fatal crash

Police investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Hamilton are appealing for the public's help. The crash occurred at the intersection of Enderley Avenue and Peachgrove... Read More

McDonald’s replace Happy Meal toy with books

McDonald's is now handing out Roald Dahl's entire collection with its Happy Meals. The fast food chain will be dishing out 800,000 copies of the books... Read More

Papamoa Pak’n Save worker run over

A shoplifter who ran over a shop worker, breaking her pelvis and femur, has pleaded guilty. Lisa Doyle entered guilty pleas to five charges at Rotorua District... Read More

Tauranga being taken on a classical journey

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) is bringing their classical journey show to Tauranga on February 20. The performance, in association with Ryman Healthcare,... Read More

Wild Food Challenge returns bigger and better

Wild food enthusiasts from across the Bay of Plenty are planning their menus and waiting expectantly for Whakatane's Local Wild Food Challenge. Challenge... Read More

Don’t miss Seaweek deadline

The New Zealand Association for Environmental Education has extended the closing date for entries to its annual, national Seaweek Ocean Challenge competition. ... Read More

Busy road backed up following crash

A main road in Tauranga is backed up with traffic following a crash. Emergency services were called to the scene of a two car crash on Cambridge Road, just before... Read More

Fallen tree topples onto cars near Papamoa Beach

Papamoa Beach goers got more than they bargained for on their public holiday. At 2pm on Monday, a tree snapped and fell on to two vehicles in the carpark near... Read More

Sailors make strong start to Miami World Cup

Tauranga's Sam Meech has a goal of being in contention for a medal at every event he competes in and he gave himself a good chance of doing that at the World... Read More