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Last time: Sublime with Rome announce NZ shows

Californian ska-punk rockers Sublime with Rome are heading to New Zealand this summer for their last ever world tour. The band, who were forced to postpone... Read More

One third of all farmers are making a loss

Farm confidence has fallen since the start of the year, with debt, interest rates and banks causing the greatest concern to Kiwi farmers. Federated Farmers'... Read More

Minor finishing works continue on Cameron Road

Tauranga City Council staff say there will be some minor finishing works being completed off-road along Cameron Road this week. "This includes installing... Read More

Government boot camp starts

A group of youth offenders will today begin the government's new boot camp pilot in Palmerston North. The Oranga Tamariki-run programme involves ten boys... Read More

Mother’s forehead left with boot imprint

WARNING: This story is about family violence A man left an imprint of his boot on his partner's forehead and face after stomping on her after an argument... Read More

Steve Morris only one voted back from 2019 council

The only councillor to be re-elected from Tauranga's previously sacked council says he is pleased to have 'broken through that ceiling”. Newly elected... Read More

Lace bug release in Vanuatu to combat hibiscus bur

Researchers from Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research are undertaking the first global release of a lace bug species in Vanuatu at the end of July to combat the... Read More

Tongariro Alpine Crossing to empower women

The Hindu Women Forum, a division of the Hindu Council of New Zealand, is excited to announce the Tongariro Alpine Crossing event, designed to empower women... Read More

Pāpāmoa East Interchange construction update

Tauranga City Council is working on constructing a new interchange connecting the eastern end of Te Okuroa Drive to the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road / SH2. This... Read More

Luxon’s delegation bypasses highway protest

Christopher Luxon's first visit to Tūhoe as Prime Minister has been met with protest action. The PM and government officials were in the eastern Bay of Plenty... Read More

Kiwi fighter’s second chance at title eliminator

UK-born New Zealander and Peach Boxer Jerome Pampellone will get another chance at a world title fight when he fights in a world title eliminator against Northern... Read More

Portable battery units aiming to lower emissions

Mobile stand-alone power systems featuring eye-catching native flora and fauna designs, are taking to the roads throughout Powerco's electricity network to help... Read More