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What’s On? Paradox Live

Breaking news - Parliament passed emergency legislation overnight putting an end to daylight savings due to fears of late employees sinking the economy on Monday.... Read More

Thinking of renting out that spare room?

Renting out rooms on websites like Airbnb can be great little side earners, but ask yourself this question - have you told your insurance company? A Coromandel... Read More

Passengers left banging their heads

Ron and Marion Chamberlain wanted compensation for what they describe as half a cruise line experience. 'Only half our cabin was useable,” says Ron. So, he... Read More

The frontline against crime

Helping prevent crime before it happens and assisting police is an admirable ambition for any community. And it's achievable, too, with the help of Neighbourhood... Read More

TCDC divvies out Mayoral Fund

Thames-Coromandel District Council has now made allocations from its Mayoral Fund to support locals affected by the January bush fire on Comers Road in the Whitianga.... Read More

Forest of food planted in Kawerau

Kawerau's Urban Food Forest project launched in February and will become a source of fresh produce for everyone. The project will see thousands of fruit and nut... Read More

Scheduled power outage in Whangamata

To allow contractors to safely complete preventive maintenance work, Powerco will be shutting off the power supply for eight hours in and around Whangamata on April... Read More

New card helps keep rugby players safe

Players and spectators at local rugby games might notice referees have an extra coloured card up their sleeve. As well as the usual red and yellow cards, refs now... Read More

Deforestation on The Strand

Wife of 38 years, ‘Ans', has never seen Gerry's upper lip. Never, ever. All of her married life she's had to kiss a moustache. It's a fine moustache though... Read More

Truck gift model of partnership

It could be said the relationship between Zespri and international fruit and vegetable company The Greenery is 'trucking along” well - really well in fact,... Read More

Building consents go paperless

In the midst of an independent inquiry into delays about Tauranga City council building consents, the council is announcing today that its building consent issuing... Read More

Critical time for avocado fruit set

Just Avocados orchard productivity manager Erica Faber discussing avocado tree nutrient requirements. The importance of the interrelation and balance between levels... Read More