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Boats catch fire in Tauranga

Fire crews have been fighting a blaze on two boats in Tauranga Marina. Emergency services were called to the scene at 1.20am Wednesday where they found the... Read More

Healthcare boost means seeing a GP faster

Minister of Health Simeon Brown said the Government is delivering on its commitment to fix New Zealand's broken healthcare system by ensuring Kiwis get better... Read More

Police seeking information on missing man

Waikato Police have confirmed the reported sightings of a man matching the description of missing man Travis Langford on Sunday were not him. Police received... Read More

Luxon on school lunches: 'Make a Marmite sandwich'

Parents who are dissatisfied with the new school lunch programme should "make a marmite sandwich and put an apple in a bag," Prime Minister Christopher Luxon... Read More

Weka population boom in North Island

The North Island weka population is booming in the Bay of Plenty. Numbers are growing and the birds are becoming more common in Rotorua and Whakatane, Weka... Read More

Tauranga teen has eyes set on NZ Army

Attending Blue Light's Life Skills Camp in Trentham has reinforced 17-year-old Tyron Finnerty's ambition to join the New Zealand Army and earned him top honours. The... Read More

Immigration policies eroding RSE workers’ rights

Orchards are buzzing around the country with much of the last stonefruit picked and packed, and the wine grape harvest getting under way. There were close... Read More

Northern Districts face crucial clash

Northern Districts (ND) are back in action tomorrow as the Plunket Shield resumes with a home match against Canterbury at Seddon Park. The team made a strong... Read More

From debt to strength: Barnee’s journey

A Tauranga woman who hit rock bottom in debt has turned her life around and now helps others in her community facing similar struggles. Tanea Reihana, known... Read More

Waihī's 111 challenge for a new ambulance station

Hato Hone St John are encouraging Waihī locals to take part in a 111 fundraising challenge to raise money for a new ambulance station in the township. 'The... Read More

Puppy eases stress at Tauranga health practice

A wagging tail is the latest tool for emotionally supporting Tauranga-based health improvement practitioner Nadene van Olly's clients. Ella, a 6-month-old... Read More

Tauranga rescue chopper’s record-breaking month

The Tauranga-based Aerocool Rescue Helicopter carried out a record-breaking 66 life-saving missions within the coastal Bay of Plenty region over the month of... Read More