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Hauraki Plains 100-year adaption plan launched

The work leading up to the launch of the next 100-year community resilience plan for the low lying areas of the Hauraki Plains is being described as a "labour... Read More

Mystery: Threatening parking note on windscreen

A mysterious printed card with a warning for a Tauranga resident has left him and others puzzled after it was left on his car windscreen, accusing him of bad... Read More

Graduate’s passion for rural medicine

A school visit from Waihi School to the University of Auckland's medical school planted the seed of medical graduate Kate Dunstall's passion for rural medicine. Kate,... Read More

Squash: NZ finish 13th with win over Canada

New Zealand has beaten Canada to finish 13th at the WSF Men's World Team Championship in Tauranga, while Egypt has bettered England to win the World Title. Playing... Read More

Council cadets graduate into permanent employment

Three young people are bringing newfound skills and confidence to permanent employment opportunities after recently graduating from Tauranga City Council's cadetship... Read More

Fatal crash on SH30 near Rotorua

One person has died following a crash on State Highway 30 in Rotorua overnight. The single vehicle crash was reported to Police shortly after 11.10pm on Saturday,... Read More

Roadworks planned for the rest of the year

As the cities empty out and the beaches fill up, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is encouraging people to plan ahead for safe summer road trips. NZTA wants... Read More

Medical graduate with vision for Māori health

A new medical graduate grew up largely identifying as Pākeha, but his koro's death and the University of Auckland's Māori and Pacific Admissions Scheme... Read More

Police urge to drive responsibly this summer

Police are urging everyone to take extra care when travelling the roads this holiday season. In our efforts to encourage good driver behaviour, Police will... Read More

NZ to play Canada, England to play Egypt

New Zealand has gotten the better of South Africa in a spirited three match contest at the WSF Men's World Team Championship in Tauranga. Playing in the Devoy... Read More

Graduation: new cops for Christmas

Police welcomed 62 officers to the front line this week. The wing celebrated their success with whānau and friends in front of Commissioner Andrew Coster,... Read More

One Strike player wins $300,000

One lucky player from Tokoroa will be having a blast after winning $300,000 with Strike Four in Saturday's live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold at... Read More