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Launching the White Ribbon Ride 

The Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence, Karen Chhour, was on hand to wish riders well at the start of the North Island leg of the White... Read More

Appeal to Taupō boaties after arrest

Police have arrested a man after several boats were interfered with at Taupō marina this morning, prompting an appeal to boaties to contact Police if their... Read More

Lighting up purple: Neonatal November campaign

The Wharf Street lights in downtown Tauranga will be joining a record number of buildings and landmarks across New Zealand today lighting up purple. November... Read More

Snacks, naps and lifting for glory

Rich Farrell, 40, the first-time winner of New Zealand's Strongest Man master division, tried to pull a truck, but it wouldn't budge. Then, the truck began... Read More

Emergency services supports Te Puke foodbank

There's a chance to spread a little early Christmas cheer next week with Te Puke's annual emergency services street appeal. But please, don't have tinned... Read More

Hīkoi mō te Tiriti continues on south

Police continue to report no significant issues as Hīkoi mō te Tiriti reached Palmerston North on Saturday, where participants stayed overnight. On Saturday... Read More

Judy Bailey to speak at Tauranga event

Judy Bailey is the guest speaker at Tauranga's White Ribbon Day Dinner & Auction for the city's Women's Refuge on November 21. White Ribbon campaign organiser... Read More

Pāpāmoa and Waihī Lotto players celebrate win

Two players from Pāpāmoa and a player from Waihī will be celebrating after each winning $13,632 with Lotto Second Division in Saturday night's live Lotto... Read More

SH30 reopens following large slip

State Highway 30 near Lake Rotoma has now been cleared and the road reopened, following a large slip on Saturday. NZTA Waka Kotahi reported at 11.07am on... Read More

Kiwi bees have tiny knees

The recent launch of Rachel Weston's new book Kiwi Bees Have Tiny Knees is causing a buzz this weekend, as she and 'Bug Man” Ruud Kleinpaste will be keeping... Read More

Tauranga business fears closure after road changes

Tauranga business owners say sales have dropped because of a new road layout and one fears she'll have to shut her store. Lisa Parker owns Liquorland on Harington... Read More

New trade deal secured at APEC in Peru

A pioneering trade agreement that prioritises New Zealand's sustainable exports was signed by Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay at APEC in Peru. 'Growing... Read More