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Police, Luxon's crown car crash a genuine mistake

The car crash involving the vehicle carrying the prime minister and his police escort in Wellington last year was caused by another vehicle coming around a roundabout... Read More

Groms battle in Whangamata for series glory

Young surfers from across New Zealand are set to compete this weekend in Whangamata for the second leg of the Billabong Grom Series presented by Oceanbridge. Taking... Read More

Te Arawa signs historic Waitangi Day agreement

Te Arawa Group Holdings and Te Arawa Lakes Trust have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), strengthening collaboration for the future of Te Arawa... Read More

Thousands unite at Māori in Moana in Tauranga

Thousands of people are rocking 'positive vibes” today at Māori in the Moana. Hosted by Ngāi Te Rangi the free event at Whareroa Reserve is designed... Read More

Waitangi Day celebrated with cultural diversity

It was the 'perfect day” to celebrate Waitangi Day, with warm weather and different cultures, He Iwi Kotahi trustee and professional historian Buddy Mikaere... Read More

Health Minister visits Tauranga clinics

New Zealand's Health Minister, Hon Simeon Brown, visited several healthcare facilities in Tauranga on Thursday, marking his first engagement in the region since... Read More

Homebuyers warned of hazard risks

As New Zealand's home buying season approaches, the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake (NHC) is encouraging prospective buyers to factor natural hazard... Read More

Battery storage technology on Greerton poles

Powerco is installing low voltage Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) on five power poles in the Tauranga suburb of Greerton in a trial aimed at helping supply... Read More

Hunter wins Game Bird Habitat Stamp competition

A striking image of a pūkeko in flight has seen Northland hunter and photographer David Towgood named winner of the Game Bird Habitat Stamp Photo competition... Read More

Police appeal information on stolen service medals

Police are appealing for information to reunite a number of service medals with their rightful owners after being stolen during a burglary in Waihi. The selection... Read More

Surgery delays, lab workers strike for pay parity

Major surgical cases have been delayed in some places because of a strike by lab workers at public hospitals in Wellington, Palmerston North, Tauranga, Rotorua,... Read More

Crowd gathers at Hopukiore for Waitangi Day

A crowd of 300 onlookers made their way to Hopukiore to celebrate Waitangi Day, with proceedings beginning at 6.30am. A crowd gathers for the start of... Read More