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New scam tactics a concern

It's the nature of scammers to come up with new ways of hoodwinking the public. When it comes to emails, a foreign name or email address is often enough to set... Read More

Thames woman missing for two months

Police are appealing for any information which will help locate a Coromandel woman who's been missing for nearly two months. The last reported sighting of 56-year-old... Read More

Maori culture inspires Crankworx helmet

FOX Racing have teamed up with Te Puia/New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute to create a custom helmet that's up for grabs at Crankworx Rotorua. Designed... Read More

Simon Bridges under question

Tauranga MP and Cabinet Minister Simon Bridges hosted one of his twice yearly Question and Answer meetings on Tuesday night. Held at the Tauranga Boy's College,... Read More

Estuary makeover begins

Work to improve natural water flows through Papahikahawai Creek into Te Awa o Ngatoroirangi/Maketu Estuary and create new areas of wetland in the Lower Kaituna... Read More

Experiencing the virtual in Tauranga

There I was, hundreds of feet underwater standing on the deck of a sunken ship, staring into the black abyss of a whale's eye that'd swum up from the murky depths... Read More

Laws to change around e-cigarettes

Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner has announced the sale of nicotine e-cigarettes and e-liquid will be made legal, with appropriate controls. She says scientific... Read More

Alleged thief on the run

A man facing several charges including robbery and burglary is wanted by police after doing a runner from his trial. Waikato Police posted an appeal for information... Read More

Formerly fouled ship allowed to return

The bulk carrier DL Marigold, which was ordered out of the Port of Tauranga on March 6 because of too much weed on its hull, has returned to complete its discharge... Read More

Council bids to borrow $256M

Dire warnings of a massive increase in city debt and huge rates rises were aired in the Tauranga City Council meeting, as councillors voted in favour of a proposal... Read More

Highway bridge works progress

The Waiomou Bridge on State Highway 27 to Matamata is now open, marking an end to a six-week diversion for Auckland travelers. The bridge still needs to have the... Read More

Dislodging contiki leads to sea rescue

Two men who went to dislodge a stuck contiki needed to be rescued when they took an unscheduled dip in the Firth of Thames. A water rescue operation was launched... Read More