425 days ago

Arrest for murder made - Police request witnesses to come forward

The Team from Bay of Plenty & Taupo Police

A woman has been charged with murder in relation to a man who was found deceased in Tauranga on Sunday morning.
Police were called to an area in Gate Pa near St George Street at around 8.45am yesterday (6 October), where a 63-year-old man was found deceased.

A 50-year-old woman has been charged with murder and appeared in Tauranga District Court today.
She has been remanded in custody to reappear in Tauranga High Court on 30 October.
Both the victim and the woman charged have been granted name suppression at this stage.

Police would still like to hear from anyone who was in the area where the man was found between the evening of Thursday 3 October and Sunday morning, who may have witnessed something of note.
You can update us online now or call 105. Please use the reference number 241006/6224.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers(link is external) on 0800 555 111.

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6 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
  • 53.1% Yes
    53.1% Complete
  • 46.9% No
    46.9% Complete
1876 votes
19 hours ago

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Possessions sold as one lot

Teresa from Greerton - Parkvale

Morning everyone 😊

I am wanting to sell our mother's possessions as one lot and not individually; ive heard there are people who do this. .
Does anyone know of someone or where I might start?