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Ten years of giving back to the community

If Te Puke town centre is looking a little cleaner than normal this week, it's down to staff from Paengaroa orchard company Baygold. Friday saw Baygold's... Read More

'Pregnant? Don’t Drink', Mission to tackle FASD

A Tauranga man is on a mission to reduce the number of babies born with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. At 87, retired health professional Christopher... Read More

Zespri RubyRed Kiwifruit volume set to double

More than three million trays, or 10,800 tonnes of Zespri RubyRed Kiwifruit will be available this season, with its berry-like taste available for the first... Read More

Proposal to fund new oral contraceptive pill

Pharmac is consulting on funding a new progestogen-only oral contraceptive pill called desogestrel (branded as Cerazette) from April 1 2025. A range of oral... Read More

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