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Consumer NZ warns against Easter Sunday surcharge

Before you head out to celebrate Easter, Consumer NZ wants to make sure you aren't stung with Easter Sunday surcharges. Consumer NZ is sharing a timely refresher... Read More

What you need to know as Cyclone Tam arrives

Strong winds and heavy rain are lashing the North Island as a tropical cyclone moves close to New Zealand. Tropical Cyclone Tam is expected to bring sustained... Read More

Concussion in community sport continues to rise

It has been a year since ACC launched the National Concussion Guidelines for community sport. Over this time, there has been an increase in sports-related... Read More

College boys highlight mens' mental health in film

Men's mental health is in the spotlight as Tauranga Boys' College screens a documentary to shed light on one of the commonly faced issues by students at... Read More

Retailers fight freeze on new liquor off-licences

Prominent alcohol retailers have voiced opposition to a proposed freeze on new off-licences opening in Rotorua. A medical officer of health has backed the... Read More

Taupō Ironman generates $23m visitor spending

The world championship edition of an iconic Taupō event that has now been put on hold generated millions in visitor spending in December. Taupō District... Read More

Ballance proposal may cut 62 jobs at Mount plant

Ballance Agri-Nutrients is proposing to stop its manufacturing operations in Mount Maunganui and turn the site into a storage and distribution centre. In... Read More

Morning crash causes delays on Pyes Pā Rd

Pyes Pā Rd is partially blocked following a two-vehicle crash. The crash occurred at Pyes Pā Rd and Cheyne Rd intersection at 7.10am, said a police spokesperson. 'One... Read More

Apprentice challenge winners head to nationals

Two young builders from Rotorua and Tauranga are heading to Hamilton for the national final after taking out their regional heats of the New Zealand... Read More

Tropical cyclone heads towards North Island

Emergency services and Civil Defence are preparing for the worst as a tropical cyclone sweeps close to New Zealand this evening. Tropical Cyclone Tam, named... Read More

Kawerau death: Second teen charged with murder

A second 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of a man in Kawerau. The teenager is the third person arrested in relation... Read More

Council signs $91m, 15-year lease for new offices

Tauranga City Council will spend $91.9 million on the lease for its new offices over the next 15 years. The council has also budgeted about $33.5m for the... Read More