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Classic car convoy for annual toy run in Tauranga

Bay of Plenty car clubs will join forces this afternoon to collect toys and donations for local charities ahead of Christmas. Plus, the event doubles as an opportunity... Read More

Arrests made relation to firearm and drug offences

Ongoing investigations into the theft of firearms from a Hamilton club led to the execution of three warrants. Waikato Police's Tactical Crime Unit with assistance... Read More

Volunteering manager wins Local Hero medal

Tauranga Volunteering Services manager Angela Wallace is a finalist in the national Local Hero awards for her work founding Awhina House, a transitional housing... Read More

Is the long-term plan advancing too hastily?

Papamoa Residents and Ratepayers Association is frustrated by the fast advances of Tauranga City Council's Long-Term Plan. 'The long-term plan is looking... Read More

Coalition Government unveils 100-day plan

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has laid out the Coalition Government's plan for its first 100 days. 'The last few years have been incredibly tough for so... Read More

Christmas is coming to Waihī Beach

The countdown to Christmas has well and truly begun, and Santa's gearing up to visit the idyllic holiday hot spot, Waihī Beach! On Saturday December 16th,... Read More

Contraceptive pill warning after two deaths

A coroner has issued a warning to women taking the contraceptive pill, and to doctors prescribing it, after two young women died 10 days apart in similar circumstances. Both... Read More

Mauao base track defibrillator unit missing

The Automated External Defibrillator unit has gone missing from the Mauao base track. 'A call was received to 111 late morning on Sunday, November 5 and the... Read More

Night closure planned for SH2 tonight

People who typically use State Highway 2 to get to Bethlehem from Tauranga are being warned to prepare for a detour tonight. For the last three weeks, Tauranga... Read More

Pressure goes on for NZ title hopefuls

The 2023 New Zealand Superbike Championships kick-off in the Bay of Plenty this weekend and so will begin the intense battle to find the nation's best motorcycle... Read More

Solar farm a waste of soil - Edgecumbe farmers

Edgecumbe farmers say large scale solar farms on some of the Rangitaiki Plains' most elite soil is shortsighted. Six neighbouring landowners, who submitted... Read More

Ban phones in classroom, not in breaks - survey

Most New Zealanders support cellphones being banned in the classroom, but not at break times. The National-led government says it will ban mobiles in schools... Read More