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Te Poi Road closed following crash - Waikato

Police are responding to a crash involving a motorbike and a vehicle, says a police spokesperson. "It happened on Te Poi Road, near the intersection with... Read More

Waihī Beach house destroyed by fire

A two-storey house in Waihī Beach has been destroyed in a fire this morning. Fire and Emergency NZ received a call to attend the fire on Edinburgh St around... Read More

Council nominations off to a slow start

Only 14 people have put their nominations in so far to stand in the Tauranga City Council elections. With a week to go until nominations close for the July... Read More

‘Blindsided’ by sewerage budget blowout

Two lakeside communities facing bills of up to $88,000 for a sewerage scheme say the council knew about a budget blowout three years ago - but residents were... Read More

Weekend weather: High pressure in the north

A cold change is about to reach the lower half of the South Island bringing snow to the hills and ranges and a cold Saturday for many. But Friday should be... Read More

Harry sets course for India

Tauranga 12-year-old Harry Strang is setting sail for international waters, having earned a coveted spot on the NZ sailing team destined for the 2024 Optimist Asian... Read More

Could you afford to pay for your prescription?

Bringing back the $5 co-payment for prescription medicines could see a jump in hospital admissions, a new study by New Zealand researchers says. The Victoria... Read More

Waikato Police deliver on stolen mail

Waikato Police have this week executed a search warrant, taking into custody an alleged long-time mail thief. A 28-year-old man is facing charges in relation... Read More

Ombudsman ruling: College refunds former student

The Board of Tauranga Boys' College has apologised and refunded a former student more than $1000 after an Ombudsman decision found it was 'unreasonable”... Read More

Take action this Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Bowel cancer is the second highest cause of cancer death in New Zealand, with more than 1200 people dying each year, as many as breast and prostate cancer combined,... Read More

Former Tauranga mayor may run again

Tauranga's former mayor Tenby Powell might run in this year's election but he's waiting to see who he could be working alongside. On July 20, the city will... Read More

Cost of living: People 'drowning in debt'

The number of whānau turning to financial mentors for help is up 40 per cent in a year as they grapple with growing debt, a new report shows. The second... Read More