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Show celebrates seven decades of bridal fashion

The latest exhibition from award-winning fashion designer Donna Dinsdale showcases the evolving craftmanship and emotional significance of bridal fashion. The... Read More

Import of Australian tomatoes suspended

Biosecurity New Zealand has temporarily suspended all Australian tomato imports, to be reviewed in seven days, after the detection of tomato brown rugose fruit... Read More

Calling for auditions for Romeo and Juliet

Summer Shakespeare Tauranga is gearing up for its 2025 season, and the directors are on the lookout for talented individuals to bring one of William Shakespeare's... Read More

Testing the temperature of the city

As the new council got underway, we asked Kulim Park visitors if they wante to see decisions made by the Commissioners reversed by the new council? And if... Read More

Road closed after serious crash in Waikato

A road is closed in Waihou, in the Waikato region following a serious vehicle crash. Ngutumanga Road, near Bailey Road, is closed following a two-vehicle... Read More

Dig deep this Daffodil Day!

The Cancer Society of New Zealand is encouraging people to ‘get your yellow on' this month to help the one in three New Zealanders affected by cancer. This... Read More

Old mine shaft likely suspect turning river orange

A discharge of brightly coloured orange water into Karangahake Gorge's Ohinemuri River on Friday afternoon has now mostly cleared, with the river returning... Read More

School missed 'red flag' in drowned student's form

A student who drowned while on a school geography field trip had altered his unsigned swimming self-assessment form from 'not confident” to 'confident”... Read More

Fatal Crash in Whakamarama

One person has died following a crash in Whakamarama on Friday night, while three others have been injured. "Police can advise one person has died following... Read More

Save ambulances for emergencies during strike

Hato Hone St John is calling on New Zealanders to save ambulances for medical emergencies and serious injuries during further strike action proposed by union... Read More

Tauranga City Council to consider fluoride order

Tauranga's new council must decide whether to continue work to fluoridate the city's water or try for an extension ahead of a looming deadline, otherwise it... Read More

Emerging pest threats prompt plan amendments

The need for a proactive approach to effectively manage new and emerging pest threats is the driver behind Bay of Plenty Regional Council's proposed amendments... Read More