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03:47pm Wed 15 Mar, 2017
Hauraki District Council is thanking Waihi residents for their cooperation, after serious water shortages have been avoided. Earlier this week the town's water... Read More
02:59pm Wed 15 Mar, 2017
A sailor who started his career as a chef has just become the Royal New Zealand Navy's newest Commanding Officer. Lieutenant Brock West, who grew up in Waikanae,... Read More
02:28pm Wed 15 Mar, 2017
‘A community is much like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm,' wrote Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen in 1882. In the latest Whitianga... Read More
02:15pm Wed 15 Mar, 2017
A ridge of high pressure covers northern and central New Zealand on Friday, bringing fine weather to the top half of the country. Meanwhile, a weakening front is... Read More
01:25pm Wed 15 Mar, 2017
Four people are facing charges relating to methamphetamine after a large cargo of t-boc methamphetamine was stopped at the border. It's alleged that a cargo consignment... Read More
01:00pm Wed 15 Mar, 2017
The Council is seeking public consultation on an Annual Plan involving an average rates increase of 3.8 per cent for households. For Tauranga homes, it means a... Read More
11:51am Wed 15 Mar, 2017
Police are appealing to the public for any information which will help them locate a Gisborne man who is currently on the run. Craig Brent Harris, 53, has four... Read More
11:20am Wed 15 Mar, 2017
One lane was left blocked following a crash at the roundabout of State Highway 29A and Truman lane in Mount Maunganui. A police spokesperson says there were no... Read More
10:15am Wed 15 Mar, 2017
Police are investigating the circumstances of a car fire in Tauranga overnight. A car parked on Hampton Terrace caught fire around 10.40pm. It's unclear if anyone... Read More
09:52am Wed 15 Mar, 2017
Today the weather is fine with south easterlies. It's a two layer of clothing day with a high of 23 and an overnight low of 13 degrees. Check out what's on today... Read More
09:40am Wed 15 Mar, 2017
Specsavers Mt Maunganui is Specsavers Store of the Year, taking the top spot from over 52 Specsavers stores across the country. The Mount Maunganui Specsavers also... Read More
09:01am Wed 15 Mar, 2017
Both John Key and David Cunliffe are set to leave parliament in April. The former Prime Minister will give his valedictory speech on March 22 and his resignation... Read More
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