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Waikato and BOP state highway works for September

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is gearing up for a busy summer with significant renewal work scheduled across the Bay of Plenty and Waikato to ensure... Read More

Going blue this September

A total of 4000 men in New Zealand will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, making it the most diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related... Read More

Arrests made, counterfeit notes seized

Police are urging members of the public and retailers to be cautious when accepting bank notes, with a number of counterfeit notes in circulation within Waikato... Read More

Vehicle crash near Barkes Corner, SH29A

Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash near Barkes Corner, on State Highway 29A. "Police received a report of a single vehicle crash on SH29A,... Read More

Pāpāmoa Hill Challenge for charity

People are encouraged to get in their daily steps while contributing to charity with Pāpāmoa Lions Club's fundraiser. Pāpāmoa Lions Club is fundraising... Read More

Welcome Bay upgrades boost mobility

A Welcome Bay resident has a new lease on life thanks to recent road safety improvements in the heart of the Tauranga South suburb. Mike Claridge, who uses... Read More

Fierce debate raises money for Tauranga charities

Debating is not what it used to be, says Chris Lee, president of the Sunrise Lions. On September 2, Lee hosted the 27th annual debating competition for the... Read More

NZCT kicks in $21,060 for football project

New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has awarded $21,060 to Ngongotahā AFC Rotorua, to equip their free CR1 (Children's First) football programme with new goals. Running... Read More

Tokoroa Police arrest gang member

Tokoroa Police have arrested a gang member and seized methamphetamine, firearms and cash following search warrants in Tokoroa and Putaruru this week. The... Read More

What's on: Greerton spring festival, rugby, expo

The legendary cherry blossoms are out in Greerton! Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService... Read More

Mount Maunganui walkers race around Rarotonga

Eighteen walkers from the Mount Maunganui Runners and Walkers Club will take part in the Round Rarotonga Road Race. 'The race itself is like 32k, but there... Read More

Reach for the stars: Opportunity to intern at NASA

The New Zealand Space Agency is calling for applications from post-graduate students interested in working on NASA projects in the US next year. Deputy Head... Read More