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Do you know this woman?

Have you seen this woman? Police are appealing for the public's help to reunite this woman with her family. Police say, she was located today in a... Read More

Road closed after serious crash: Canal West Road

Reports are in of a serious crash causing a road closure. Canal West Road, Waitakaruru, Waita, is closed following a serious crash. Police say, the two... Read More

Man arrested and charged with Indecent Assault

A man has been arrested and charges with Indecent Assault in Cambridge. Detective Sergeant Harry Hodgson says "The 33-year-old will appear in the Cambridge... Read More

Fitness a focus this Roar hunting season

Every Roar, thousands of Kiwi hunters head into the hills after the stags of their dreams. However, without quality fitness training, hunters can sustain... Read More

New health stats: most Kiwis not physically active

New statistics are revealing alarming trends and what health experts say is an urgent need for Government intervention. New data released on December 14,... Read More

First red rain warning issued for 2024

MetService has issued the first Red Warning of 2024 for impactful heavy rain in the Westland District of the South Island. The warning is in effect from... Read More

Murder charge in Harley Shrimpton case

Western Bay of Plenty Police have arrested and charged a 22-year-old man with the murder of Harley Shrimpton. A further charge of aggravated robbery has... Read More

Aiming to protect communities against wildfires

Researchers are building models to give more accurate predictions of where large wildfires could spread as they burn. Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University... Read More

Tauranga 2023: Chopper's fate, parking, protests

Work began on a $306m civic precinct, people protested the potential loss of green space and a court battle over a rottweiler played out in Tauranga in 2023.... Read More

Waitangi Day Festival on track to draw crowds

People from across the Bay of Plenty region are expected to flock to The Historic Village this Waitangi Day to celebrate unity in Tauranga Moana on our national... Read More

Ōpōtiki Lantern Festival ticket sales sky-rocket

Online ticket sales for the popular Ōpōtiki Lantern Festival have been 'off-the-charts” this year, as popular headline acts including Corella, Che Fu... Read More

Tauranga cop's advice for driving in Tauranga

Tauranga Police are encouraging drivers to remember some key driving tips this summer. Senior Sergeant in charge of road policing for Western Bay of Plenty... Read More