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Aussie cruise ship visitor denied entry

An Australian cruise ship passenger has been denied entry into New Zealand on arrival in Dunedin. A number of police officers greeted the Emerald Princess when... Read More

Flames engulf Welcome Bay car

Flames and smoke were seen billowing into the air when a car 'blew up” in Welcome Bay. Firefighters were called to the fire on the Sunridge Estate just before... Read More

Robson memorial Hyundai due

Former Tauranga City Councillor John Robson's legacy is expected to arrive and be officially handed over to the city in about two weeks' time. The Hyundai Ioniq... Read More

Poetry graces the tidal stairs

With most of the stairs now in place, the creative side of Tauranga City Council's Access to Water project has begun. Artist Elliot Collins only has a few days... Read More

White Ferns set Australia target of 254

Australia's women's cricket team the Southern Stars will need 254 runs if they want to keep the Rosebowl series alive. The White Ferns posted an impressive 253-8... Read More

Harbour bridge onramp reopened

UPDATED 5.10PM: The New Zealand Zealand Transport Agency is advising motorists the Mirrielees Road onramp to Takitimu Drive has been reopened. The onramp was blocked... Read More

Appreciate the local greenery

Tauranga City Council will host and support a range of events to celebrate the city's reserves during Parks Week, which takes place from March 4-12. Parks Week... Read More

Rippa Rugby kicks off in Whakatane

Rippa Rugby modules will kick off for the first time at Whakatane's Rugby Park this afternoon. More than 300 Year Five to Year Eight pupils will be involved in... Read More

Little backs Peters for committee post

A question from the crowd at Wednesday night's public meeting with Labour Party leader Andrew Little was answered today with the announcement he is nominating NZ... Read More

Westerly weather pattern returns

Summer is expected to linger for the remainder of this week before the current high pressure system gradually loses its grip over the country. Tasman Sea lows and... Read More

Evacuation maps to be redelivered

Updated tsunami evacuation maps will be delivered to all households within the Mount and Papamoa evacuation zones later this month. Tauranga City Council emergency... Read More

Papamoa Hills park grows by 25ha

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has approved the purchase of a neighbouring property that adds 25 hectares to the Papamoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park. The... Read More