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Ratepayer: ‘Can’t afford it, can’t do it’

Many ratepayers expressed anger and a lack of trust in Whakatāne District Council at a consultation hui on Tuesday night, while a few praised its forward thinking. The... Read More

Tauranga to host National Iwi Chairs Forum

Tauranga Moana is gearing up to host a significant agthering of iwi leaders next month. Ngāti Ranginui says it's proud to announce that it will be hosting... Read More

From rainwater harvesting to bike racks

The applications are in, and now it's up to the community to help decide how Bay of Plenty Regional Council's School Sustainability and Resilience Fund... Read More

Milestone move: Cabin flown from Maketu to Motiti

A Black Hawk helicopter flying around the region recently has raised more than few eyebrows of people wondering what has been going on. Well, it's nothing... Read More

Teen run over multiple times in targeted attack

Waikato Police are investigating a serious incident where a teenager has been targeted and run over by a car multiple times. The victim - a 15-year-old -... Read More

How Tauranga is bringing its CBD back to life

Tauranga's city centre is shedding its reputation as 'dying” as it undergoes a massive transformation. Like many CBDs, Tauranga has experienced issues... Read More

Tauranga Explorer Trail to keep kids on their toes

A free Explorer Trail in the CBD will offer families and children the chance to learn about interesting sites, and engage with fantastic experiences, services... Read More

Recharging faith with Ramadan

As her hunger builds with dusk approaching, her faith is fed and recharged as she celebrates being Muslim for the month of Ramadan. For the past month, in... Read More

Widow pleads for husband’s dream to be realised

The widow of a former Rotorua councillor is pleading with the council not to shelve her late husband's long fought-for dream of a new skatepark as it looks to... Read More

Updated thunderstorm watch for BOP

A severe thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Coromandel remains in place this morning. In an updated statement, the MetService says a... Read More

Kopurererua Valley realignment blessing

A blessing to mark the realignment of the northern stream in Kopurererua Valley signifies an important milestone in the partnership between Ngāi Tamarāwaho,... Read More

Maketu photographer wins NZ photo competition

Renowned Maketu photographer Andy Belcher has once again captured the essence of New Zealand's marine beauty, clinching the top prize in the LegaSea NZ ‘Our... Read More