15:53:04 Friday 4 April 2025

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Ōtūmoetai's wildlife-friendly backyard event

Ōtūmoetai residents are encouraged to come together and celebrate nature at Ōtūmoetai Primary School on Sunday, April 6. The Envirohub-run event, running... Read More

Thrills at 2025 skateboarding nationals

Top NZ skateboard riders put on exciting displays at the 2025 National Skateboarding Championships last weekend, with organisers saying they're looking forward... Read More

Parents oppose girl's cancer treatment

After the parents of a young girl with life-threatening leukaemia withdrew their consent for her to continue chemotherapy, government agencies began... Read More

Single-vehicle crash on SH29

Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash on State Highway 29, lower Kaimai range. Police received a report of a single-vehicle crash on SH29 about... Read More

Ōhiwa Harbour sees mussel resurgence

A visit to Ōhiwa Harbour might first be about picturesque views and the rich cultural history, beneath the surface, something remarkable is happening - its... Read More

Recycling centre cuts hours

The Athenree recycling and greenwaste centre will reduce its opening hours to only one day a week. This weekend will be the last time the centre is open on... Read More

More of everything at cultural festival

Changes are afoot for this year's Katikati Festival of Cultures flag parade and festivities tomorrow. The festival, now in its fourth year, has introduced... Read More

Potential firefighters sign up on open day

When the Katikati town siren goes off, local volunteer firefighters drop what they're doing and head to the station on Sheffield St. Visitors to the Katikati... Read More

Tauranga Special School marks 60 years

Tauranga Special School on 18th Ave has come a long way in its nearly 60 years. Not only has its roll more than doubled, but there's a long list of families... Read More

Conveyor belt death: Ballance fined $420k

A 'ticking time bomb”. That's how the conveyor belt system that killed factory worker Wesley Tomich has been described by his sister. 'Traumatised”... Read More

Watch: Reckless driving caught on dashcam

Transporting New Zealand implores road users to take care when passing trucks after the release of new terrifying dashcam footage. The national road freight... Read More

Truck carrying chlorine breaks down, SH29 now open

UPDATE 1.08PM: State Highway 29, over the Kaimai Range, is now open. The road was closed earlier today as emergency services dealt with incident on State... Read More