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A lifeline for Tauranga’s vulnerable

'What do I do?” That's the question that drives Dr Emma Stanley, who helps to run the new Greerton Community Hub - which is a hybrid community centre paired... Read More

Katikati cooperative grocery store idea floated

A possible cooperative grocery store may be on the cards for Katikati. Katch Katikati is supporting a feasibility study on an initiative to create a grocery... Read More

'Pākehā’ film highlights power of aroha

A Tauranga film project has been stirring excitement and pride within the local community. Directed by writer-director and executive producer Mana Hira Davis,... Read More

Potholes: 98% repaired within 24 hours

Transport Minister Chris Bishop said the Government's commitment to get New Zealand's roads back on track is delivering strong results, with around 98 per cent... Read More

Arrest and seizures in Ōpōtiki

A person is due to appear in court following their arrest in Ōpōtiki and seizure of items by police. "Police in Ōpōtiki have again interrupted the sale... Read More

What's on: Buskers, bands and volleyball

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a cloudy day with the... Read More

New ambulance for busy rural station

There are smiles on the faces of staff at Hato Hone St John Te Puke thanks to a long-time benefactor. A new ambulance was dedicated at the town's ambulance... Read More

Tinder date cleared of filming sex on Snapchat

A man has been cleared of making Snapchat videos while having sex with a woman he met on Tinder after his lawyer argued she was too drunk to remember... Read More

Police name woman who died at Pilot Bay

Police have named the woman who died in a water related incident at Pilot Bay in Mount Maunganui. Laushaun Ying Soon, 32, from Auckland was found deceased... Read More

Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor resigns

Tauranga's first Māori ward councillor Mikaere Sydney is resigning after never being able to take up the job because of illness. A by-election... Read More

Tauranga police seek information on 2023 killing

Police are asking for more information to help solve the 2023 death of a Tauranga man. A homicide investigation was launched in November 2023 after Harley... Read More

More than 50 Taupō earthquakes

Taupō residents were feeling nervous today after a 'swarm” of more than 50 earthquakes were recorded in the area overnight. GNS Science duty volcanologist... Read More