Top stories for Wednesday, September 24

John Balchin

1. Body believed to be missing Waihi teen

Police believe a body found in Waihou River today is that of missing Waihi teen John Balchin.

2. APN NZ rebrands as NZME.

Chief executive Jane Hastings with the new brand name from APN to NZME during the launch at Shed 10. Photo/Dean Purcell.

The businesses formerly known as APN NZ, TRN and GrabOne have today unified their print, radio, digital and e-commerce brands under one new, overarching brand, NZME.

3. Woman found dead in Tauranga estuary named

Police have confirmed the woman found dead in the Kopurererua Stream was 84-year-old Tauranga retiree Beverley Dean.

4. Lady goes gaga for Tauranga-based pet food brand

Tauranga has been put on the celebrity-pooch map after global superstar Lady Gaga bought a month's worth of dog food from a Tauranga company.

5. Tolls drive motorists away from Route K

Fewer motorists are using Route K since Tauranga City Council hiked tolls to $2 on July 1 even though it boosted revenue by nearly a quarter.