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Tauranga philatelists stamp their success

The hard work has paid off for Tauranga philatelists. For only the third time since the prestigious Ambury Shield was created in 1949, a team representing Tauranga... Read More

Rescue Helicopter demand to increase this summer

The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter carried out 41 life-saving missions within the Coastal Bay of Plenty, and surrounding regions during the month of November. These... Read More

North Island braces for thunderstorms

The North Island is tipped to be struck by miserable conditions today, with thunderstorms, hail and heavy downpours possible as an unstable, humid northerly... Read More

Juicy Fest NZ dates cancelled

Controversial RnB summer festival Juicy Fest has cancelled its New Zealand dates, with organisers blaming an alleged 'intentional” effort to stop it from... Read More

Two Pāpāmoa sports clubs move into new home

A new pavilion at Gordon Spratt Reserve has been officially opened, marking a significant milestone in the history of the Pāpāmoa Cricket and Football Clubs. The... Read More

Police emphasise safety on roads this Christmas

Police will do our part to ensure your safety on the roads this festive season, but road users need to play their part. Motorists should expect to see Police... Read More

Waikato & BOP state highway works Dec/Jan

While the elves may be working right up until midnight on Christmas Eve, works across the region's roads will mostly have finished at midday today Friday 20... Read More

John reflects on 44 years as a vet

Owners who look like their pets, weight issues that cause injuries, and dogs that eat the weirdest things - Dr John Drummond is reflecting on a colourful career... Read More

Declined food grants puts pressure on foodbanks

More people in financial hardship have been declined government food grants this year, and foodbanks warn that this is putting even more pressure on their struggling... Read More

Sweet season for kiwifruit exports

Kiwifruit exports were valued at $3.5 billion for the 2024 season, according to data released by Stats NZ. The value of kiwifruit exports in the 2024 season... Read More

New destination kiosk lands at Tauranga Airport

Tauranga Airport is preparing to welcome an influx of holidaymakers over the next few weeks, with a freshly installed digital kiosk ready to guide and inspire... Read More

‘Record year’ expected at campgrounds

The traditional Kiwi summer holiday of pitching a tent or towing a caravan to a sunny holiday park is as popular as ever as families search for affordable... Read More