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Three vehicle crash in Poike blocks SH29A

Emergency services are responding to a three vehicle crash on State Highway 29A, Poike, which was reported at about 7.15am. "At this stage it appears five... Read More

Seeing breasts everywhere? Maybe it’s a sign

Breasts. Once they're on your mind, you begin to see them everywhere - or at least throughout New Zealand, thanks to a visual Breast Cancer Foundation NZ - BCFNZ... Read More

Maungatapu bike track a "community initiative"

A new bike track that has been two years in the making is now officially open in Tauranga. Maungatapu School celebrated the official opening of their new... Read More

Man charged after officer injured

Police have charged an 18-year-old man following a fleeing driver incident that left a police officer with facial injuries at the weekend. The incident occurred... Read More

Settled start to the school holidays

As the remnants of the weather system from last week move away to the east, the first week of the April school holidays begins with settled weather. Although... Read More

Health initiative targeting vulnerable people

An initiative is being launched in the Western Bay of Plenty with the aim of ensuring equitable access to vital healthcare services. A local health service... Read More

Council adopts lower speed limits around schools

Speed limits around Western Bay of Plenty schools will be lowered to 30km/hduring peak times, following the adoption of Western Bay of... Read More

When can babies drink cow's milk?

Dietitians New Zealand believes it is important to clarify the current guidelines in New Zealand with regards to cow's milk versus formula for infants from six... Read More

Government announces pet bond policy for renters

The government has announced a two-week pet bond and obligations for tenants to pay for damage their animals cause in a bid to make renting with an animal easier. It... Read More

Closed track a real problem, says MP

Coromandel MP Scott Simpson has taken a swing at the Department of Conservation over the ongoing closure of Cathedral Cove. In Parliament last week, Simpson... Read More

Farewelling the cruise ship season

For those early risers, a picnic breakfast in Pilot Bay at Mount Maunganui this week is a great opportunity to watch two of the last three cruise ships of the... Read More

Sudden death: Two facing burglary charges

Tauranga Police have charged two men with burglary after an early morning incident in which a man died while trying to avoid arrest, says acting district commander... Read More