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New guide for first-time renters

The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand has today announced the launch of a new guide for first-time renters to try and help reduce the number of cases that end... Read More

Tauranga venue ‘fogged’ for musical

The Tauranga Musical Theatre is now sparkling clean and sanitised after being ‘fogged' by a local cleaning business. The entire venue was fogged with an... Read More

Man in serious condition after being hit by car

UPDATE: A man is in serious condition after being hit by a car on Hewletts Road this morning. A St John spokesperson says two ambulances responded to the scene.... Read More

Art on sale at Pillans Point

Pillans Point School is ‘giving back' to local artists who have been helping mentor students as part of its term three arts curriculum. The school is holding... Read More

BOP teachers to inspire environmental education

Seven Bay of Plenty teachers with a passion for the environment have been selected to take part in a national environmental education programme. The BLAKE Inspire... Read More

Seasonal work visa available to more people

The government is putting in place a range of immigration policy changes to help fill labour shortages in key industries. 'Two key sectors we are moving to help... Read More

New exhibition captures Bay of Plenty history

The newest exhibition opening in the Whakatāne Community Board Gallery this month will bring a dark chapter in our region's history into sharp focus. Te Kupenga... Read More

Tauranga will have council led waste collection

Tauranga residents will be charged a targeted rate for kerbside waste collections for all households next year. The service will initially cost $230 including... Read More

Home detention for bus driver behind fatal crash

The driver of a tour bus that crashed near Rotorua killing five people, including a child, has been sentenced to four-and-a-half months home detention and disqualified... Read More

New playground and pump track for Hartford Avenue

A new playground and pump track has been completed at Hartford Avenue Reserve for the community in Papamoa Beach General manager of community services Gareth Wallis... Read More

Mental health helpline technology launches in NZ

Thousands of Kiwis in crisis are set to benefit from the launch of a new charity's technology which can reduce the time it takes to select and contact a suitable... Read More

Tauranga to sizzle this summer with BBQ battle

The inaugural Battle of the BBQs Tauranga has been unveiled and is set to bring together Kiwis for the BBQ cook-off of the year. The barbeque festival will be held... Read More