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Big aircraft visiting Classic Flyers

If the weather allows, then this Saturday you can get up close and personal with some big classic aircraft at Classic Flyers. The Mount Maunganui attraction is... Read More

School buses to be slashed

A new public transport time table for the Western Bay of Plenty will slash school bus numbers, while adding to the frequency and scope of the Bay Hopper services. The... Read More

Kiwi abroad captures cool contrails

A New Zealander on holiday in the US captured some spectacular contrails while visiting California the other day. Ian Forrest, a senior firefighter from Waikato,... Read More

Love moving on from Tauranga

A man who has been part of the Tauranga radio scene for most of his working life is now moving onto other pastures. Andrew Love is also known as being the voice... Read More

Combat marksmen compete in Australia

Nineteen of the New Zealand Defence Force's best combat marksmen are competing in the Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting this month. The annual combat-focused... Read More

Firearm used in liquor store robbery

A shopkeeper was assaulted during an aggravated robbery at a bottle shop on Sunday. The Paengaroa Liquor Store was held up by offenders in possession of a shotgun... Read More

Zespri sales up 30 per cent

Zespri grew sales by 30 per cent in its longstanding number one market of Japan over the past two seasons. The kiwifruit company has plans to keep growing sales... Read More

A few showers, but a clear afternoon

Today there may be a few showers but it should clear in the afternoon. High tide is at 11.50am, just in time for a seaside lunch, and low tide at 6pm. Check... Read More

‘Weak’ quake near Te Kaha

An earthquake being described as 'weak” intensity has been recorded near Te Kaha. The quake hit around 5.30am and had a magnitude of 3.5. According to GeoNet,... Read More

Pedestrian hit by train in Tokoroa

One person is dead after being hit by a train in Tokoroa. Police were called to reports of a pedestrian being hit by train at about 5.30am on Bridge Street. ”Police... Read More

Tree vandalism 'disgusting'

Thames-Coromandel District Council is urging everyone in the community who witnesses anyone vandalising trees to contact them immediately. This plea comes after... Read More

Man charged with infant’s murder

A 40-year-old is facing one count of murder following the death of a nine-month-old baby girl. The Turangi man's arrest comes after an investigation was launched... Read More