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Marking a special milestone for Polyfest

When asked what makes the ASB Polyfest so special, event director Seiuli Terri Leo-Mauu doesn't hesitate. 'It's the generations of people who have come through... Read More

Tauranga Hockey Centre donates old turf

The Whanga Turf and lighting at the Tauranga Hockey Centre has been upgraded over the past six week, thanks to the financial contribution of our members, TECT... Read More

Dog attacks spark calls for safety education

The recent death of a 4-year-old child in a dog attack near Katikati in Bay of Plenty has left the family and community shocked and heartbroken. The dogs... Read More

Warnings issued as ‘atmospheric river’ hits NZ

A swathe of fresh weather warnings have been issued for much of the North Island as an 'atmospheric river” begins dumping 450mm of rain over the country. Weather... Read More

Lotto: Eight NZ players win more than $25k each

Eight lucky Lotto players are each more than $25,000 better off after last night's live draw. The players, who each picked up $25,678, bought their tickets... Read More

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative adopted

In time for World Autism Awareness Day, Tauranga City Council is proud to announce that our five Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries and Baycourt Community... Read More

Crash trial: Rider disputes light visibility

'In the absence of him failing to stop for the red light, we wouldn't be here.” But whether the motorcyclist could see the red signal before... Read More

Property: The next upturn is slowly building

Property values in New Zealand rose by +0.5% in March, after a +0.4% lift in February, and a flat result for January. The latest figures confirm that the... Read More

UK comedian to perform in Tauranga

He poked fun at New Plymouth and called Central Hawke's Bay folk inbred last time he was here, and now controversial British comedian Jimmy Carr has announced... Read More

Properties rezoned for future mining

Hauraki District Council has designated another 26 properties in Waihī for future mining, which will allow OceanaGold to apply to expand its open cast pit. That... Read More

Autism no barrier for Todd to pursue his dreams

Autism NZ estimates 1% to 2% (93,000) of Kiwis have autism. For Autism Acceptance Month, Waikato Herald reporter Malisha Kumar spoke to Waihī resident... Read More

Abusive messages: Mayor raises security concerns

Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has shared some of the profanity-laden online abuse she has received over a sewerage pipe near a sacred lake. It came after... Read More