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Rest home told to apologise after man's death

A rest home and some of its staff have been asked to provide written apologies to the whānau of a man who died two weeks after being in their care. Aged... Read More

Get to know neighbours for safer, friendlier city

Want to get to know your neighbours - and your city - better? Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support is keen to find more volunteer Area Coordinators,... Read More

ANZAC Day: ‘We will remember them’

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning -... Read More

Parafed BOP leaving no one on the sidelines

For people born with physical disabilities and for those who develop one later in life through illness or injury, opportunities for many day-to-day tasks or... Read More

Funding to help vulnerable lifeguard club

The future of a community hub in the heart of Waihī Beach is now looking clearer, despite the challenges it is facing due to a changing climate. In May 2023,... Read More

Remember road safety this ANZAC Day

With the school holidays winding down and Anzac Day this Thursday (25 April), NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and Police are encouraging people travelling on... Read More

$1.35m grant to study lion-like jumping spiders

A University of Canterbury animal behaviour expert is part of a global team launching pioneering research into the predatory behaviour of jumping spiders. Professor... Read More

99-year-old veteran to lead ANZAC procession

The spirit of remembrance will be stirring at the heart of Mount Maunganui's Arvida Ocean Shores Village on ANZAC Day, as 99-year-old World War 2 veteran Betty... Read More

Ōpōtiki ANZAC parade and Civic commemorations

This year's ANZAC commemorations include the traditional dawn service, parade and civic commemorations at the Cenotaph. The rotation of marae for the dawn... Read More

ANZAC anticipations and a chilly change

Thousands of people around the country, including in Tauranga, will be bracing for a chilly dawn start to ANZAC Day. Thursday's weather will remain settled... Read More

Anger over proposed rating change

Rotorua lakeside property owners have expressed concern about a rating change aimed at Airbnb-type accommodation providers, saying it will result in a 'huge... Read More

Fish dealer fined over inaccurate sales records

A fish dealer who failed to provide accurate sales records for the pāua he was purchasing has been fined $2000 and ordered to do 40 hours community work. The... Read More