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$9m Govt boost for BoP flood protection upgrades

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has secured more than $9 million in Government co-investment to support nearly $15.2 million worth of flood protection upgrades... Read More

Where to swim, eat and explore at the Mount

What can we do here? Where is the Mount? Where are the best swimming beaches? Where can we eat with a view? And what's on this weekend? These are some of... Read More

Arrests as police target Ōpōtiki drug network

Five arrests have been made and drugs seized as police target drug dealing in Ōpōtiki. Four search warrants were carried out on Wednesday, October 15, at... Read More

FENZ warns of delayed responses during strike

Fire and Emergency has warned there may be delays in responding to 111 calls during tomorrow's strike action by firefighters and support staff. Nationwide... Read More

Waihī Beach Coastguard launches new vessel

Waihī Beach Coastguard has a brand new primary rescue boat with top-of-the-line technology, which was launched to the community, fellow Coastguard crews, sponsors... Read More

Dive into the world of sharks at Auckland Museum

Sharks is set to take centre stage at Auckland War Memorial Museum this summer, opening on Wednesday, December 10. Sharks invites families, students and enthusiasts... Read More

Residents invited to hear Tauranga’s next steps

Tauranga City's Mayor, councillors and chief executive are inviting the people of Tauranga to an evening of updates, insights and open conversation about the... Read More

Iggy Pop and Joan Jett lead Summer Concert Tour

The Godfather of Punk and Queen of Rock ‘n' Roll are coming to New Zealand, as Greenstone Entertainment announce Iggy Pop and Joan Jett among the lineup... Read More

Chaos gardening – the wild trend taking root

Forget perfectly straight rows and colour-co-ordinated flower beds. Instead, create chaos in the garden this National Gardening Week, from October 20-27. This... Read More

Police use taser, sponge rounds in CBD standoff

A serious incident in Tauranga this morning involving an allegedly armed, fleeing driver ended with a dramatic public arrest. In a statement to SunLive,... Read More

Afghan refugee finds freedom in Tauranga orchestra

For Hamida Qasimi, a Tauranga Arts Festival orchestral event is wondrously opening doors closed to her by the Taliban. Qasimi, who recently fled Afghanistan... Read More

Ōpōtiki home values dip 3.5% in new revaluation

The value of residential housing in Ōpōtiki has decreased by 3.5% since the previous effective revaluation date of July 1, 2022, according to Quotable Value... Read More