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Saluting and farewelling a reluctant hero

Sir Robert Gillies' tangi was everything he tried to dodge - the speeches, the tributes, the honours, the saluting. But the spotlight was on the treasured... Read More

Seeka Te Puke Christmas Float Parade: Enter now

Anyone intending to enter a float in this year's Seeka Te Puke Christmas Float Parade needs to get their creative juices flowing sharpish. Slightly earlier... Read More

NZ operation to enforce new gang insignia law

Police are announcing Operation Nickel — a nationwide operation focused on the enforcement of the Gangs Act 2024. On November 21, new gang laws take... Read More

Confirmed measles case prompts warning

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has confirmed that a new case of measles has been identified on Waiheke Island in Auckland. The case and their household... Read More

Child wellness centre opens in Tauranga

A 'one-stop-shop” for children with neurodevelopmental, behavioural, and mental health concerns has opened in Tauranga, which should 'speed up”... Read More

Trump sparks interest rate warning for New Zealand

Incoming US President Donald Trump's trade policies will reduce New Zealand's economic growth next year, and could even force an increase in interest... Read More

Business scam ads making the rounds on Facebook

Facebook users are being warned to watch out for ads designed to cash in on New Zealand's economic gloom. Netsafe chief executive Brent Carey said dodgy... Read More

Council to consider aquatic centre feedback

Current community sentiment about the proposed Memorial Park Aquatic Centre were considered by Tauranga City Council at its meeting today. To get a feel for... Read More

Power line work at SH2/Ōmokoroa intersection

Road users should expect some delays tomorrow Wednesday, November 13 when travelling through the State Highway 2 and Ōmokoroa intersection, while overhead powerlines... Read More

NZ wool to make spa pools sustainable

A Bay of Plenty tourism company is on a mission to make locally made hot tubs more environmentally friendly - with the help of New Zealand wool. Outdoor Gravity... Read More

Initiative to reduce bar crossing tragedies

Harbour and river bar crossings are some of the most dangerous for Kiwi boaties with Coastguard volunteers attending multiple incidents, including fatalities,... Read More

Luna tops the list as most popular pet name

If you thought naming your beloved pooch or feline Luna was innovative think again - as it's the most popular pet name in New Zealand for the sixth year... Read More