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Mixed verdict in mass trial of Mongrel Mob members

A jury has returned a range of possible verdicts in the trial of nine people, including eight Mongrel Mob gang members, who denied murdering of Tauranga... Read More

Horse euthanised after fireworks-related incident

Warning: Distressing content and graphic image A horse believed to have been spooked by fireworks was put down suffering 'brutal” leg injuries after... Read More

Serious crash: Car earlier pursued by police

Three people have been taken to hospital after a serious crash in Tauranga involving a vehicle that had earlier been briefly pursued by police in Rotorua. A... Read More

Commendable effort from the NZ Women's Bridge team

The New Zealand Women's Bridge Team experienced both commendable success and heart-breaking disappointment at the World Championships in Argentina. The team... Read More

BOP hydrographic survey to support safer shipping

A hydrographic survey mapping the seafloor in the Bay of Plenty begins this week, with the data contributing to safer navigation in approaches to ports and wharves. Toitū... Read More

New digital Australia Travel Declaration

Travelling between New Zealand and Australia has gone digital on some flights thanks to a new digital travel declaration pilot process launched on 21 October. Eligible... Read More

Beware of algal blooms when using lakes or rivers

If you're heading out to lakes and rivers across Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty this summer remember to check for algal blooms before going near the water. 'Algal... Read More

IRD under fire for taxpayer data leak to Meta

Inland Revenue's apology for giving Meta, the owner of Facebook, the names, addresses, and other contact details of 268,000 taxpayers is 'not good enough,”... Read More

Pyes Pa Road closed following crash

Pyes Pa Road is closed between Merrick Road and Pyes Pa Bypass following a crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported to police at about 2:40pm. "One person... Read More

The difference between allergies and being sick

Sneezing? Runny nose? Those symptoms are typically the same whether you are in the throes of seasonal allergies or in a battle against a viral infection. Allergies... Read More

Beware of your Christmas parcels being pinched

We're heading into the busiest time of year for postal deliveries and Police want to remind everyone to do what they can to stop parcel theft, said police sergeant... Read More

Trio arrested over alleged blessing scam

Three suspected scammers have been arrested trying to leave New Zealand with a large quantity of cash from their alleged victims, said detective senior sergeant... Read More