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Appeal for sightings of missing woman

Police are appealing for sightings of missing woman Jessica Littler. Jessica Littler, aged 77, has been reported missing by her family and there are concerns... Read More

Emigrating? Put pets at top of mind

With more Kiwis crossing the ditch to Australia and beyond, a tough decision confronts those with dogs and cats: take the fur kids with or rehome them here in... Read More

It's child's play for young whistleblower

Some famous Arthurs are King Arthur, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Ashe, and Arthur Lydiard. Perhaps a little less famous at the moment is Tauranga's Arthur... Read More

Wet weather gives way to settled weekend

Winter continues to grip the Bay of Plenty today and tomorrow, but the MetService is promising slightly warmer temperatures come Sunday. Thursday evening... Read More

Chinese mid-autumn celebration

The New Zealand China Friendship Society is looking forward to its Mid-Autumn Festival Gala on Friday, August 16 - and it's inviting everyone to get involved! The... Read More

Ōpōtiki sanctuary pleads for cats registering

While Ōpōtiki District Council has a register for horses in town, a cat register was considered too big an ask at a meeting on Tuesday. A request to investigate... Read More

Teacher slapped student's face and pushed another

A former Ōtūmoetai College teacher committed serious misconduct when he physically assaulted two students, slapping one across the face and pushing another... Read More

Tauranga vigilantes target alleged paedophiles

Warning: Distressing content Vigilantes posing as underage teenagers online are luring men to meet-up spots in Tauranga before forcing them to strip naked... Read More

Kids going without healthy food, study finds

A new study has found that the soaring price of food means our poorest families cannot afford to feed their children healthy diets. The University of... Read More

Tauranga council appeals court decision over costs

Tauranga City Council is awaiting a new trial date in its bid to recoup millions of dollars lost in a failed transport hub. The council has appealed a High... Read More

Locals petition for natural burial site in Rotorua

Nearly 400 Rotorua residents - or those wishing to be buried in the city - are pushing their council to create a natural burial site. Natural burials favour... Read More

Barbara Kendall made an Olympian for Life

New Zealand Olympic legend Barbara Kendall has been recognised with a lifetime honour by the World Olympians Association. Barbara, a three-time Olympic medallist,... Read More