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Final results: Tauranga City Council election

The results are in and Mahé Drysdale has been confirmed as Tauranga City's new mayor. Mahé Drysdale won the mayoralty with a total of 16,606... Read More

Waipuna Hospice announces CEO resignation

After 16 years at the helm, Richard Thurlow has decided the time is right to resign from his chief executive position at Waipuna Hospice. Waipuna's director... Read More

Woman charged with attempted murder of toddler

A Waikato woman has been granted interim name suppression after appearing in court charged with the attempted murder of a toddler. The 33-year-old... Read More

Fallout from Health NZ Te Whatu Ora's budget woes

The financial situation of Health New Zealand is the government's responsibility, Labour says. The coalition government announced Monday it would be replacing... Read More

Examining critical infrastructure issues

Exploring, understanding and debating Tauranga's burgeoning infrastructure issues is the focus of a new speaker series that will be hosted by Tauranga's Urban... Read More

Changes to median barrier plans on SH2

The installation of a median barrier on two sections of State Highway 2 between Waihī and Ōmokoroa is being re-examined by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.... Read More

Man lost near Omanawa Falls now found

4.42pm: The man reported to be lost in the Omanawa Falls area has been located. Police initially received reports he was lost around midday. "He is... Read More

European air forces flying in for NZ visit

Aircraft belonging to the air forces of France, Germany and Spain are due to arrive at Base Ohakea this afternoon as crew and personnel make a goodwill visit... Read More

Overnight temperatures to plummet

A forecaster is warning Kiwis to 'rug up warm tonight” with temperatures set to plummet near or below freezing for much of the country. MetService meteorologist... Read More

Braden Currie prepares for Ironman Lake Placid

Braden Currie is set to compete in the 25th anniversary of IRONMAN Lake Placid, one of the USA's most iconic IRONMAN events and a significant stop on the IRONMAN... Read More

Public forums could be ‘weaponised’ – Mayor

Rotorua's council could soon allow public speakers at the start of meetings for the first time in at least 24 years - but Rotorua's mayor says she is concerned... Read More

A career of outstanding service

Sergeant Terry Johnson has packed a lot into his nearly 47 years of dedicated Police service and this was evident from the numerous stories and reflections shared... Read More