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Cows involved in BOP crash

A driver is lucky not to have sustained injuries following a crash between the vehicle they were driving and some cows. Emergency services were called to... Read More

Park, cemetery workers strike over pay stalemate

Seventy-five workers from Rotorua council-controlled organisation Infracore will stop work for eight days starting on Friday in a bid to end eight months of... Read More

Animal deaths: Cattle farmers fined $23,000

A Waikato cattle farming family have been fined $23,000 for failing to provide sufficient food and care for their animals, resulting in more than half a dozen... Read More

Something special about Waka Ama

Take it from a world champion - there is something special about the national Waka Ama secondary school event. Ngatuire Hapi, 20, won five gold medals and... Read More

Genesis wipe flooding rumours

Genesis energy company is sharing its experience of Cyclone Gabrielle following a media tour of the Lake Waikaremoana Power Stationl. The company is keen... Read More

When a pamphlet or helpline is not enough

"Not sick enough to get help" - That's the message many people struggling with debilitating depression and other mental problems are getting from the health... Read More

Farmer’s environmental efforts to benefit BOP

Some people might think fencing off farmland isn't a smart decision, but that's where local Manawahe farmer Brent Mountfort would disagree. Mountfort... Read More

More surfing opportunities for women

A wave of change is sweeping through the local surfing community, thanks to the impact of Tū Manawa funding. Pāpāmoa Boardriders. Pāpāmoa Boardriders... Read More

Business heroes enlisted for social sector

A Tauranga social organisation is encouraging 'business heroes” to provide discounted services and products for local not-for-profit organisations. SociaLink,... Read More

Weekend weather a mixed bag

After days of clear skies and cold temperatures, MetService is forecasting unsettled weather and slightly warmer nights for the end of the week. Today the... Read More

Jazz Village and the Downtown Carnival!

Easter in Tauranga means you cannot miss The 61st National Port of Tauranga Jazz Festival's jam-packed weekend smorgasbord of entertainment! The city centre... Read More

Double action at Crankworx Rotorua

Another exciting day unfolded at the big 10-year anniversary of Crankworx Rotorua. The lineup drew a big crowd to Skyline Rotorua, where spectators witnessed... Read More