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Govt's $6b infrastructure push faces criticism

The Opposition has dismissed the Government's infrastructure announcement as a public relations stunt, while Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the projects... Read More

Duo’s big walk to better equip The Hub

If someone suggested walking the 250km from Auckland to Te Puke - a fair question would be, why? The Hub Te Puke general manager Scott Nicholson and chairman... Read More

Tauranga's karting stars shine at nationals

Tauranga karters filled the podiums at the National School Karting Championships. 'The meeting had everything, rain, sun, rain, sun and more rain, but all... Read More

Black Foils steal Brits’ home win in SailGP

It was not to be for Dylan Fletcher's Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team as Peter Burling's Black Foils cinched victory in Portsmouth, bumping New Zealand to... Read More

Doctors alarmed by whooping cough surge

A surge in Bay of Plenty whooping cough cases among babies and small children is causing concern among health professionals. A national whooping cough, or... Read More

Calligraphy business gets international attention

What started off as a passion for arts and crafts has become an internationally successful business for a Tauranga calligrapher. Michaela McBride started... Read More

Witnesses sought after fatal crash, SH1 Wairakei

Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after a fatal crash on Saturday morning on State Highway 1, Wairakei, Taupō. 'About 7.30am, two vehicles... Read More

Homicide investigation underway in Hamilton

A 20-year-old man's death in Hamilton city overnight is being treated as a homicide, after an incident that left three other people injured. Police were alerted... Read More

Drink-driving mother crashes at 100km/h

After strapping her daughter into a booster seat and putting a half-drunk bottle of wine in the centre console, Holly Pattison set off in her car to Napier. But... Read More

District council updates coastal erosion maps

New and updated coastal erosion maps are now available for the Western Bay of Plenty district. This includes new maps for Matakana Island, parts of Tauranga... Read More

Tauranga careers expo showcases future

Students from across the Bay of Plenty will get a hands-on look at their future at the Canvas Tauranga Careers Expo this August. Held at Mercury Baypark Arena... Read More

Material allegedly found on McSkimming's devices

Child exploitation and bestiality material were allegedly found on former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's work devices, it can now be revealed. The... Read More