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The annual NZCB Apprentice Challenge

Building apprentices from across Tauranga will battle it out on Saturday, April 6 at the New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge sponsored by ITM.... Read More

Name blades and signs for Cameron Road

As part of the finishing touches along Cameron Road, the construction team is currently installing name blades and signs along the corridor, during both days... Read More

Easter weekend road toll worst since 2021

Frustrated drivers are leading to deadly mistakes on roads, driving advocates say after the worst Easter weekend road toll since 2021. The official road death... Read More

Children suspected of measles not infected

Health officials in Waikato say that two children who were thought to have measles are not infected. Over the weekend, Te Whatu Ora reported one confirmed... Read More

Highway open following crash

State Highway 25 in the Hauraki District is open this morning following a serious crash. The highway was closed overnight after two vehicles and a power pole... Read More

Government launches next action plan

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has launched the Government's next action plan to deliver for New Zealand - setting out key steps to be taken by June 30 to... Read More

SH25 closed and power cut following crash

A vehicle crash at the intersection of Campbell Road and State Highway 25 in Pipiroa, Hauraki has closed the road. Police say the crash happened about 8.10pm... Read More

Waikato and BOP state highway works for April

The last throes of March signal the end of the traditional summer road renewal period. It's been a huge effort over the past 6 months, says Roger Brady, Regional... Read More

RNZAF pilot in remarkable restored warbird

The Royal New Zealand Air Force's Squadron Leader Sean Perrett was at the controls of a very special warbird when the restored P-51D Mustang debuted at Warbirds... Read More

Edgy feature film for Tauranga-born director

As the countdown continues for the world premiere of the Australian-produced, edgy, mystery-drama Anno 2020 - at a red-carpet event in Sydney on April 7 - attention... Read More

Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary plan halted

The Ocean Sanctuary will not go ahead, with Cabinet deciding to stop work on the proposed reserve and remove the Bill that would have established it from Parliament's... Read More

Consumer NZ unveils poor-performing products

From carpet washers that leave exceedingly damp floors, to the coffee machine that makes a terrible brew, there are a few products that Consumer NZ is urging... Read More