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Rise in dangerous drug substitutes alarms experts

Latest drug checking data shows 91% of substances matched expectations — but risky substitutes and toxic additives are still being found. KnowYourStuffNZ... Read More

Traffic stop uncovers guns and drugs in Tauranga

Police have found firearms, drugs and ammunition after a routine traffic stop in Tauranga. When officers stopped a car on Welcome Bay Rd about 4.25am on Tuesday,... Read More

Frustration grows over felled native trees

A Bay of Plenty property owner is beginning to despair as weeds take over an area once home to native tress and shrubs. Resident Brent Sheather complained... Read More

Montague becomes first Kiwi woman to sign with UFC

Michelle Montague has written her name into the UFC's history books. The 31-year-old has become the first New Zealand woman to join the world's top mixed... Read More

Materials choppered to historic falls site

A track and lookout closure will be in effect at Te Rere o Ōmanawa/ Ōmanawa Falls tomorrow. In a statement, Tauranga City Council said the closure is to... Read More

Mangatapu Bridge traffic clearing after crash

Update 8.38am: a police spokeswoman says the traffic is clearing after a nose-to-tail crash on Mangatapu Bridge. "There may be some backlog while traffic... Read More

Council advises early election nominations

It's a cut-off, not a target. That's the advice from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Steve Groom to anyone thinking of getting their nomination in for this... Read More

Contact American Football coming to Tauranga park

On the back of becoming national champions in men's flag American Football at the end of March, the Tauranga City Tridents' short off-season is coming to an... Read More

Trial opening of Tauranga street shut seven years

A trial reopening of a Tauranga street closed for seven years has been labelled a 'good outcome” for nearby residents feeling stuck 'in a rat trap”. Transport... Read More

Man dies after brain inflammation misdiagnosis

A man died from inflammation of his brain and spinal cord after being misdiagnosed with concussion and mental health issues. The Health and Disability Commissioner... Read More

School curriculum rewrite had serious problems

Internal Education Ministry documents sighted by RNZ reveal serious problems plagued the rewrite of the school curriculum earlier this year and managers were... Read More

Tauranga street named for community champion

The street where five houses are set to be built for Tauranga families in need has been named in honour of a community champion. The rent-to-own development... Read More