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Tauranga rates rise at 12%, council seeks savings

Tauranga ratepayers face a proposed overall rates rise of 12% from July, but the mayor says it could have been more than 20% if the council hadn't found savings. Tauranga... Read More

Benefits of giving rivers more room to move

A nature-based approach to river management could bring greater protection against flooding than building bigger stop-banks, new research suggests. Giving... Read More

University of Waikato Tauranga scholarship awards

Four learners have won Acorn Foundation scholarships, eleven students were granted TECT First-in-Family awards, and ten students were awarded TECT Returning... Read More

Mixed-bag of weather for New Zealand this week

New Zealand is set to experience a week of varied weather patterns through till the end of the week, according to MetService weather experts. While the North... Read More

Woman assaults self-appointed parking warden

A man who regularly took photos of illegally parked cars and sent them to the council was assaulted by a woman who 'clawed” his neck and struck him on... Read More

Appeal for information on Whakatāne fatal crash

Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash in Whakatāne on Sunday, March 23. Police responded to the scene of a car and motorcycle collision... Read More

Party lines and the Post Office

Chunky old phones with their circular dials may evoke a sense of nostalgia for many visitors to Western Bay Museum's Echoes of Exchange exhibition. For others,... Read More

Canadian hockey players injured in SH5 crash

Members of touring Canadian youth hockey teams are in a 'state of shock” after their van was involved in a serious crash travelling from Napier to Tauranga... Read More

Glenholme School receives $10k NZCT grant

New Zealand Community Trust has granted Rotorua's Glenholme School $10,000 to help upgrade their playground with a new waka seesaw, ensuring a safer and more... Read More

Grass seeds pose hidden danger for dogs, warns vet

As autumn arrives, veterinarians are warning pet owners about the dangers of grass seeds, which can seriously harm animals. Grass seeds are dangerous because... Read More

Chilean group’s love of dance on display

La cueca is not just a dance, it's a symbol of Chilean identity. Cultural connection to music and dance is ingrained in Chilean culture and their dances are... Read More

Powerball player wins $5.3 million

It will be a night to remember for a lucky Powerball player from Port Chalmers after winning $5.3 million with Powerball First Division in Saturday night's live... Read More