News
06:45am Tue 28 Dec, 2021
As two guys skate, the sound of the boards rolling up the ramps matches the rhythm of their chatter. You can see the friendship skaters Sam Robertson and Brodi... Read More
06:26am Tue 28 Dec, 2021
Investigations are underway into the cause of some dead fish washing up in Te Puna. A concerned resident contacted MPI, Western Bay of Plenty District Council... Read More
06:00pm Mon 27 Dec, 2021
Police say the issue of gun violence is not just confined to a single region. There is concern in Auckland about an increase in shootings. In the latest, a homicide... Read More
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05:00pm Mon 27 Dec, 2021
Wild mussels are making a comeback in the Marlborough Sounds. While farmed mussels are booming, the wild population has experienced a big decline. Now local... Read More
04:00pm Mon 27 Dec, 2021
Newly released letters mayors wrote to Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta show cracks in relations over the Three Waters reform appeared months before it... Read More
03:00pm Mon 27 Dec, 2021
Now is usually the time when most people will be cleaning out the cupboards and looking to get rid of unwanted gifts, regretted purchases or just items that haven't... Read More
02:00pm Mon 27 Dec, 2021
It's crunch time for businesses along the coast who are praying for a boost in visitors after a year of Delta debt. Between August and October, Hauraki and Coromandel... Read More
01:07pm Mon 27 Dec, 2021
The Ministry of Health is reporting five Covid-19 cases in Tauranga Hospital today, one up from yesterday. There are a today of 34 new Covid community cases throughout... Read More
11:45am Mon 27 Dec, 2021
With five people dead on New Zealand roads since the official Christmas/New Year's holiday period began on Friday, police are urging motorists to drive with a... Read More
11:06am Mon 27 Dec, 2021
Heavy traffic congestion is being reported on State Highway 29 and State Highway 25 today. Waka Kotahi Transport Agency reports the issue is on SH25 is on stretch... Read More
10:46am Mon 27 Dec, 2021
Local residents and visitors to the Bay of Plenty are being urged to plan ahead to help stay well and avoid overwhelming healthcare services this summer. With... Read More
10:00am Mon 27 Dec, 2021
UPDATE 8:10pm: The Ministry of Health has added two further locations of interest for the Tauranga region this evening. Anyone who visited the Te Puke Liquor... Read More
14-Dec 09:00
Summer reading challenges at Te Puke library
14-Dec 07:00
Summer Smarts #4: Are your older neighbours okay?
14-Dec 06:00
Ocean swimming group thrives despite battles
13-Dec 16:19
Summer happiness is strawberries and roses
13-Dec 14:00
Retirement village rule changes strengthen rights
13-Dec 12:16
Greerton Garden Club on the move
13-Dec 10:00
Tauranga student’s leadership shines
13-Dec 09:00
Christmas parade delivers ‘fabulous’ day
13-Dec 06:00
Artwork lights up Hobec’s new home
12-Dec 18:00
Watch Tauranga's waka welcome for new cruise ship
12-Dec 17:00
Tauranga Special Olympian chasing big goals
12-Dec 16:00
Christmas magic at The Arts Junction
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