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‘A staggering amount of alcohol’

A 36-year-old woman has recorded a breath alcohol level of 2178 micrograms - nearly nine times the limit for an infringement notice and more than five times... Read More

Jessica Boyce homicide: $100,000 reward announced

Police have announced a $100,000 reward for information in relation to the disappearance of Jessica Boyce in March 2019. Jessica, aged 27, disappeared from... Read More

The success of the girls' football day

A Tauranga organisation is on a mission to get more girls into football. Recently, 75 girls flooded Pemberton Park for the girl's football 'Have a Go... Read More

No future plans for old school site

An old school site is currently occupied by the Tauranga Special School satellite and a before and after school facility, however in the future there are no... Read More

Live political updates

Government changes to limit what disabled people can spend their funding on shows they will be the ones paying the price for its fiscal incompetence, Chris Hipkins... Read More

Takitimu Drive blocked following crash

State Highway 2, Takitimu Drive, Tauranga, is closed following a crash. Police are responding to a two vehicle crash on Takitimu Drive, near the Chapel Street... Read More

Road user charges for plug-in hybrids slashed

Owners of plug-in hybrids like the popular Outlander plug-in will pay less in road user charges after a change of heart by the government. Transport Minister... Read More

Council puts brakes on paid parking in the Mount

Free parking will continue in downtown Mount Maunganui, but council plans to take a tougher stance on people flouting time limits on spaces. Local businesses... Read More

Voters urged to enrol for council elections

The Electoral Commission is encouraging Tauranga City Council voters to check they are enrolled for the council election on July 20, 2024. 'Currently more... Read More

Three-vehicle crash on Otūmoetai Road

Reports are coming in of a three-vehicle crash on Otūmoetai Road. A police spokesperson says the incident was a three-vehicle crash where one vehicle collided... Read More

From refugee camp to Police

This month billions of Muslims around the world are celebrating Ramadan. Phillipa Yalden talks to file management support officer Fatima Qadami about her... Read More

Survivors doubt mental health system can step up

People who have suffered acute mental breakdowns fear the health system will not be ready to fill the gap when police withdraw from crisis callouts. Health... Read More