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Faulty Towers Dining Experience has local connection

The show written by Alison Pollard-Mansergh is celebrating 27 years of global success.

Hamilton Gardens turn over a new leaf as entry fee comes into effect

The visitor attraction also celebrated the opening of its Gallagher Visitor Centre.

Waikato man sentenced after dog euthanised following 'gross neglect', blunt force trauma

Experts said the dog would've been in 'severe discomfort' for a three-to-six-month period.

'Who do you believe?' Defence claims children colluded against Oranga Tamariki caregivers

Four children say they were hit, spat on, slapped and one was even allegedly run over.

Family-owned Tauranga motorhome business goes into liquidation owing $400k

The Tauranga-based company sells and repairs recreational vehicles and caravans.

Young hockey stars from Paraparaumu Beach School defy odds at Aims Games

The team won silver after placing second out of 32 teams.

Gift parcel scam operating overseas targets Tauranga

Overseas scammers using QR code to access mobile phone data.

Acorn Foundation announces $3.2m in community funding

Acorn Foundation announces $3.2m in community funding.

One person injured, BB gun seized after ‘fight’ in Pāpāmoa

Police were notified of the fight at 1.40pm.

Action plan to save Northland's iconic kauri Tāne Mahuta and transform Waipoua Forest

Far North’s Waipoua Forest and iconic tree Tāne Mahuta need saving, with new action plan.

'Like a cyclist': Treat riders as vulnerable road users campaigner says

“We are legally allowed on the road and should be able to do so safely.”

Synlait gets second lifeline: Bright Dairy takes control in ‘watershed’ vote

Shareholders vote in favour of a $217m equity raise.

Fonterra to invest another $150m in Taranaki coolstore

It follows on from a $75m investment in a new protein plant at Studholme.

Family of Ariki Rigby weep in court as man charged with murder appears

Police made a breakthrough two years after the Hawke's Bay killing shocked the nation.

Max horsepower: Riders take to the streets for road safety

People took part in rides on the streets of Havelock North, Napier and CHB.

‘We’re not a charity’: No pay for councillor on medical leave

Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor has not yet been able to take up his role.

Crews battle garage fire in South Waikato town

Fenz was called about 8.10am.

To the guinea pigs go the spoils from show - as hundreds turn out to see them compete

There's nothing like a good rodent show to pull the punters.