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Public warned not to approach wanted man

Police are trying to find Sam Te Puni Tainui, 28, who has a warrant to arrest. He is thought to be in the Waikato or the Whakatāne area, a statement from... Read More

Pāpāmoa burglar nabbed

Pāpāmoa is becoming a shining example of an engaged and vigilant suburb after reports of a decline in crime, and the apprehension of a burglar. Pāpāmoa... Read More

Tauranga students shine at debating championships

Tauranga Boys' College has won the Cooney Lees Morgan Bay of Plenty Regional Schools' Debating Championships for the third time. The event was hosted at Tauranga... Read More

Final round of NZ motocross series had everything

The 2025 New Zealand Motocross Championships wrapped up at the weekend with an action-packed second visit to the Phillips' farm track south-west of Rotorua. It... Read More

Tauranga greenkeeper shares week at NZ Open

A top Tauranga greenkeeper and a professional golf coach found themselves at the centre of the action at the country's biggest golf tournament this month. Now... Read More

Shining a light on dental health

This year, the New Zealand Dental Association is thrilled to celebrate World Oral Health Day, a global initiative led by the FDI World Dental Federation. With... Read More

Man accused of pushing partner out of car

Warning: This story deals with allegations of domestic violence and may be distressing. A woman told police she was pushed from a moving car by her... Read More

A mosaic of severe weather

A mosaic of severe weather warnings and watches cover the South Island, highlighting strong winds and heavy rain travelling up the South Island over today. In... Read More

Tauranga emergency services go on wild goose chase

Emergency services in Tauranga responded swiftly to a potential water rescue on Monday night, after reports of swimmers in distress off Fergusson Park in Matua. The... Read More

No, Trade Me isn't offering you $2000 a day

Trade Me is warning people to be wary of scam texts claiming to offer high-paying jobs via the company. A series of recruitment scam messages have been circulating,... Read More

Provincial rugby rivalry takes centre stage

Domestic rugby will hit the ground running in August with the 2025 Bunnings Warehouse NPC draw announced today and featuring some scintillating first round fixtures.... Read More

Why are Kiwis so obsessed with potato chips?

A bag can set you back as little as $1.85 and flavours span everything from basic (ready salted) to bougie (katsu chicken). From the business of making chips... Read More