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Second BOP horse death linked to fireworks

Warning: Distressing content and graphic image A Bay of Plenty woman who had to put her breeding stallion down after the animal was severely injured during... Read More

Early Christmas cheer for families in need

For 12 years now, in the lead up to Christmas, Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries and the Mount Maunganui Lions have teamed up to pull off a special community... Read More

Empowering books given to NZ schools

A book that empowers the "brave voices" of children by encouraging them to speak out and find help if they experience abuse will be distributed to all primary... Read More

Temu launches investigation after NZ house fire

Discount online retailer Temu has launched an internal investigation after a cheap phone charger sparked a house fire on Auckland's North Shore that significantly... Read More

Whooping cough epidemic: Case numbers pass 1000

The number of whooping cough cases this year has surpassed 1000, and the health agency is urging people to get vaccinated against the disease. Officials declared... Read More

Judge jails convicted BOP rapist after he fled NZ

Warning: This article discusses rape and sexual assault Fugitive rapist Lee Richard Josey has been handed a 15-year jail sentence for raping two vulnerable... Read More

Urgent campaign launched to save The Hub Te Puke

One of the pillars of Te Puke's social services is on the brink of closure. The Hub Te Puke is a lifeline for many, running Te Puke's foodbank, and facilitating... Read More

Volunteers pack record Christmas gift boxes

More than 2000 volunteers across New Zealand packed more than 29,000 Christmas Boxes for families in need this weekend. But charity, Christmas Box, is hoping... Read More

Crown & Badger liquor licence renewed

An owner of Tauranga's Crown & Badger has won a bid to have the tavern's liquor licence renewed after concerns about inexperienced staff being left in charge... Read More

Four arrests on Saturday for breaches of Gangs Act

Four arrests were made on Saturday, November 30, around New Zealand for breaches of the Gangs Act 2024. In the Bay of Plenty, a man was arrested on Rangiuru... Read More

Te Puke Primary School triumphs at kapa haka

Te Puke Primary School was the only school representing the district at Te Waka Pererua-ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuatahi o Tauranga Moana last week. The Tauranga... Read More

Warm weather flowing over the country

During the coming week, a large high moving northeast is expected across New Zealand, according to MetService meteorologists. A northerly flow will also be... Read More