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TCDC to join Waikato Building Group

The Thames-Coromandel District Council has announced it will be joining the Waikato Building Consent Group from July 1. The group is a cluster of seven councils... Read More

Baby spinach recalled

A recall for Southern Fresh baby spinach has been issued after a batch tested positive for listeria. Southern Fresh, a Cambridge-based company, recalled a batch... Read More

Cruising through light airs

After an unexpected day of light breezes, the New Zealand teams are holding their own at the 2016 49er and 49erFX European Championships. Tauranga sailor Peter Burling... Read More

Measles cases a timely reminder

Several reported measles cases in Waikato have prompted a warning from a Bay of Plenty Medical Officer of Health. Dr Neil de Wet, from Toi Te Ora - Public Health... Read More

Driver flees Oropi crash scene

Police are investigating a crash where a driver ditched a car after crashing into a bank in Oropi. Officers were called to the crash on Oropi Road around 9pm. Police... Read More

Ready to race - again

The SunLive Baypark Speedway Demolition Derby will go ahead this Saturday after it was postponed last weekend due to wet weather. Originally scheduled for April... Read More

Forage systems under scrutiny

An initiative to improve the sustainability and profitability of New Zealand's forage grazing systems has the buy-in of everyone representing the pastoral sector. The... Read More

Te Puke alcohol ban proposed

A permanent alcohol ban in Te Puke's town centre is the key change in tighter alcohol control rules being proposed by Western Bay of Plenty District Council. Public... Read More

De-sexing menacing breeds

Tauranga dog catchers will be recommending the council change the bylaw to be able to order de-sexing of dangerous dog breeds when the dog control bylaw is reviewed... Read More

Tauranga QC's judge appointment

Tauranga Queen's Counsel Paul Mabey has been appointed an Acting District Court Judge, with a jury warrant to be based initially in Tauranga then in Rotorua. Paul... Read More

Welcome to the world Zephyr 2

Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says future of New Zealand's giant flightless parrot the kakapo is looking much brighter. The last kakapo egg of the year hatched... Read More

Cracking start to 49er champs

Two wins and a second place kicked off a cracking start for 49er pair Peter Burling and Blair Tuke at 49er and 49erFX European Championships in Barcelona, Spain... Read More