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Woman sentenced for benefit fraud

A young woman who defrauded the Ministry of Social Development of more than $60,000 later found out she would have been eligible for other benefits if... Read More

City's first Māori ward councillor in hospital

Tauranga's newly elected Māori ward councillor Mikaere Sydney is currently in hospital. Tauranga City Council had its first election in five years on Saturday... Read More

Nepalese nationals targeted in new fake job scam

The name of an Auckland-based ethnic supermarket chain is being used to target Nepalese nationals in a fake job offer scam. The Nepalese consultate office... Read More

Greerton and Mount Maunganui into finals

Te Puke Sports will have their sights on collecting the Baywide double, by adding the AR Plus Premier title to their first round crown, after they booked a finals... Read More

The rapid ascent of NZ speed climbers

The wall never changes. No matter the competition, the field of play for New Zealand speed climber Sarah Tetzlaff remains the same: a standardised 15-metre... Read More

Serious injury: Marine farm operator fined $180k

A marine farming operator has been fined $180,000 after a serious injury suffered by a worker who had their arm caught in fast-turning machinery. Maritime... Read More

Kickboxing champ to hang up the gloves

Five-time kickboxing/Muay Thai World champion and two-time world boxing title contender Michelle Preston is set to retire. The 45-year-old announced her retirement... Read More

Mullets for mental health

Ever needed an excuse to grow out those luscious locks into a glorious mullet? Well, Greerton volunteer firefighter Aaron Moore has some news for you. Mullets... Read More

Crash on SH29A: Vehicle off the road

Update 11.06: Police are responding to a one vehicle crash where the vehicle has gone off the road from State Highway 29A, near Poike Road, around 10:40am,"... Read More

Skipper not guilty for Enchanter boat tragedy

A skipper who decided to leave a fishing spot and travel home in weather conditions that resulted in the death of five men, has been found not guilty. Lance... Read More

Katikati farms on a roll with dung beetles

They may be small, but they're mighty. Dung beetles are hard at work cleaning up three Katikati properties as part of a 10-year trial. The insects are a self-sustainable,... Read More

Rescue Helicopter completes 47 missions in June

The fast response by the Bay of Plenty's rescue helicopter and its highly trained crew is ensuring that patients are receiving the best care as quickly as... Read More