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Rotorua assault victim dies

A woman who was critically injured in an assault at her Western Heights, Rotorua home in September has died. Police said the woman and her husband were seriously... Read More

Raising funds to help Hunter heal

Hunter, 5, was born at 27 weeks, weighing 2.1 pounds in 2019. 'Hunter ended up with a whole range of medical conditions due to medical complications,”... Read More

Community embraces Sikh culture at Turban Day

A cultural showcase held on the Jordan Field at Memorial Park saw over 200 people participate in Turban Day by donning traditional headwear. 'We're showing... Read More

Paying tribute to the forgotten

White crosses now stand on the previously unmarked graves of soldiers in Te Puke's old cemetery. A $1000 funding grant from Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More

Women on Water set to launch exciting new season

The Women on Water (WOW) programme, part of the Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club, is gearing up for an exhilarating 23rd season, kicking off on October 10. Since... Read More

Kawerau woman coerced into forced adoption

After Kawerau woman Kaaren Dunn gave birth to her daughter at age 19 in 1965, she was coerced into agreeing to adopt her out. Now, the 78-year-old wants the... Read More

Te Whatu Ora report raises questions for ministers

Te Whatu Ora's quarterly accounts raise serious questions about the Government's claimed financial challenges in the health sector, according to New Zealand... Read More

Applications open for CCO board intern programme

Applications for the third intake of Tauranga City Council's Board Intern programme for its council-controlled organisations (CCOs) is now open. The programme... Read More

Best trout fishing opening in decades

Lake Tarawera has come up trumps producing its best two-year-old fish in over two decades, and whilst Tarawera was the star performer, Lakes Rotoiti, Okataina... Read More

NZCT supports Merivale School to buy van

In a significant boost for student attendance and engagement, the New Zealand Community Trust has given $15,000 to Merivale School to support the purchase of... Read More

Doubling road rehabilitation to prevent potholes

Kiwis will see fewer potholes on our roads with rehabilitation works set to more than double through the Government's summer road maintenance programme to ensure... Read More

Ōtūmoetai College hits high note

Two bands from Ōtūmoetai College were among the final 10 to perform in the Smokefree Rockquest finals, promising a bright future for Tauranga music. 'It... Read More