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SH25A temporarily open to one lane

The Kopu-Hikuai Road (State Highway 25A) is to open to one lane this evening, however drivers should expect significant delays as further work is required to open... Read More

Learning to be official

Mount Maunganui surf lifesaving members will be chucked in the deep end at the Surf Official Level 1 course next month. The six-hour course, which is held three... Read More

Red, yellow and blue

Red, yellow and blue, the BOP electorate is a sea of the three primary colours this week. It's not spring, but the three local candidates have sprung into gear... Read More

Shared living tower concept

Tauranga architect Mark Wassung is doing the numbers to see if his concept for shared central city high rise living stacks up. He's got his eye on the former TV3... Read More

Information appeal in murder case

Police are continuing to investigate the homicide of a 48 year-old man and are appealing for information from the public. Scott John Henry was found shot dead at... Read More

The Thursday plague of bad weather

What is going on with our Thursdays? This is the question from WeatherWatch.co.nz, which says there is a chance of yet another low next week too. 'This Thursday... Read More

Time running out for dog owners

Time is running out for dog owners to take advantage of the discounted registration fee. Unless a dog is sporting a red 2018 tag, it is now unregistered, according... Read More

Young filmmakers behind the camera

A group of up-and-coming young filmmakers have produced a short silent film, thanks to a four-day workshop provided by Baycourt Community & Arts Centre. The... Read More

Puppy thrown away like unwanted shirt

Whoever dumped Skip that day didn't want him to be found. When Skip was just six weeks old, he was thrown away like an unwanted t-shirt, or a worn-out pair of pants.... Read More

Lakes footpath makes international news

A zig-zagging footpath in The Lakes development in Pyes Pa is making international headlines. 7News is reporting on the footpath asking if people think it's the... Read More

Gunpoint car theft arrest

Police have arrested a man following an investigation to a car that was taken at gunpoint. A 29-year-old is in police custody in relation to the robbery which happened... Read More

Helicopter being used on SH25 slip

A helicopter has been used to remove loose rock and dirt from the slip on State Highway 25a in the Coromandel. The estimated 2000m3 sized slip came down Sunday... Read More