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Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road night closures

The Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road will close for three nights from Monday, February 19. The road will be closed between 8pm and 6am each night to allow... Read More

What's prompted interest rate expectations U-turn?

Bad news for anyone trying to work out what to do with their home loans - the latest tranche of economic data has prompted an about-turn so sharp in interest... Read More

Warrant to Arrest: Have you seen Nepia Taonui?

Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating Nepia Taonui, who has several warrants for his arrest. "They include weapons and firearms charges and... Read More

PWR Yamaha team scores podiums

The PWR Yamaha team is celebrating after scoring wins all round at the opening national cross country races this week. Hot on the heels of the 2023 series,... Read More

Celebrating 40 years of vintage machines

The weekend of February 17-18 is unmissable for anyone interested in the history of farming in New Zealand. The Tauranga Vintage Machinery Club's 40th anniversary... Read More

Council urged not to ‘kill’ Historic Village

Creatives have pled the council not to 'kill” Tauranga's Historic Village by raising the rent. Around 50 people packed council chambers on Monday... Read More

Vehicle crash in Whakamarama

One person has been taken to hospital following a vehicle crash in Whakamarama. Police received a report of a one vehicle crash around 2.25pm. The vehicle... Read More

Excessive school enrolment requirements

Some schools' enrolment requirements are excessive and it is likely they are denying children access to their local school, says a community law centre for... Read More

Tourist attraction evacuated due to bush fire

5pm update: State Highway 5 has reopened following a bush fire in Waiotapu. Police wish to thank motorists for their patience while emergency services responded. Earlier,... Read More

SH29A to close Wednesday and Thursday nights

State Highway 29A between Barkes corner and the Oropi roundabout will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday nights this week, says NZTA Waka Kotahi. "The tomo... Read More

Calls to can proposed Tauranga stadium

Plans for a community stadium in Tauranga's city centre are still under fire from clubs that would be moved on if it was built. The proposed $220m stadium... Read More

Flawed 111 system risking lives

The government was warned a year ago that the 111 emergency call system is so old, slow and fragmented that it is causing deaths and injuries, police documents... Read More