11:45am Wed 11 Sep, 2024
Tauranga father Aaron de Ridder had 'nowhere to call home” after being released from prison. His mother, who he planned to stay with, had died and... Read More
11:15am Wed 11 Sep, 2024
Sneakers securely fastened. Hair tied back. Stretches completed. Let's go. Hundreds of excited competitors were raring to go on Tuesday morning as the inaugural... Read More
09:47am Wed 11 Sep, 2024
There has been a two-vehicle crash on SH29A reported to Police around 9.20am. "No injuries have been reported," said the police spokesperson. "The road... Read More
08:30am Wed 11 Sep, 2024
When spring has sprung and the grass has riz, a lot of us will notice the pooches and kitties have got the sniz. While the rhyme might be cute, pet allergies... Read More
06:54am Wed 11 Sep, 2024
On a hilly property in Lower Kaimai, where deer watch as you drive in, one savvy entrepreneur has turned a passion project into valuable extra income. Sara... Read More
06:45am Wed 11 Sep, 2024
Fourteen New Zealand Defence Force personnel have joined a multinational contingent in Solomon Islands to dispose of dangerous explosive remnants of war under... Read More
06:30am Wed 11 Sep, 2024
While most are still lying in bed on a Friday morning wishing it was the weekend already, the 445 Run Club are already up and have started their day. 445... Read More
08:00pm Tue 10 Sep, 2024
International crime groups see New Zealand as a golden nugget for their drug trade, say police. Customs and police figures released to RNZ show a spike in... Read More
05:00pm Tue 10 Sep, 2024
A scheme that provides counselling in more than 200 primary schools makes distressed children feel better, improves behaviour, and raises attendance. An Education... Read More
04:00pm Tue 10 Sep, 2024
This month Katikati gets a real spruce-up. Two local community groups have teamed up to lead a community-wide spring clean event and are inviting residents... Read More
11:15am Tue 10 Sep, 2024
If it wasn't for gymnastics - and a small miracle - Chloe Crump reckons she'd still be visiting hospital every couple of months for a chronic lung disease. Instead,... Read More
10:45am Tue 10 Sep, 2024
The vibrant colours, rhythmic beats and rich cultural traditions of the Pacific Islands are set to invigorate Katikati as the highly anticipated Pasifika Festival... Read More