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RubyRed to hit one million trays this season

Around one million trays, or 3600 tonnes of Zespri's popular berry-like Zespri RubyRedTM Kiwifruit are expected to be devoured this season. Zespri RubyRedTM... Read More

NZ soldier leading the way in South Sudan

Lieutenant Colonel Sheree Alexander is putting her New Zealand Army training to good use in South Sudan, where she is one of three New Zealand Defence Force... Read More

Community input wanted on generational decisions

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is kicking off public consultation on its draft Long Term Plan 2024-2034. The Long Term Plan sets the Regional... Read More

Speeding to the top of the world

Their game is speed, but they've been practising patience for their sport to have its own event in the Olympic Games for years. Now that time will finally... Read More

New health clinic as Pāpāmoa Pines closes

A new health clinic is set to open in Pāpāmoa following the news that another is set to close. The directors of Pāpāmoa Pines Medical Group announced... Read More

Scenario Village: new frontline training facility

A new purpose-built training facility, designed by the frontline for the frontline, has been officially opened at the Royal New Zealand Police College. Scenario... Read More

Rats, maggots and mould reported at hostel

Maggots on the floor. Human excrement on bathroom walls and floors. Rodents so common one resident gave them names. These are among new descriptions... Read More

Time to spruce up the garden before winter

"Tauranga's precious water supply is in good shape as we head into autumn." This is the message from Tauranga City Council's Water Watchers team As the... Read More

UoW Tauranga campus scholarships celebrated

Four adult learners have won Acorn Foundation scholarships, twelve students were granted TECT First-in-Family awards, and nine students were awarded TECT Returning... Read More

Armageddon Expo bringing the stars to Tauranga

The Tauranga Armageddon Expo will bring its signature brand of pop culture chaos to the Bay of Plenty region this March, bringing with it a line-up of celebrities. Among... Read More

Kiwis take on main draw at the Mount

Six Kiwi teams are expected to move on to the knockout stages of the Mount Maunganui - Beach Pro Tour Futures Event today. The top teams will move straight... Read More

What's on: Kids fun at Welcome Bay

Family fun is on offer this Saturday, March 9 at Tye Park, Welcome Bay with the Welcome Bay Lions Club Kids Fun Day back on for 2024! Welcome Bay Lion Juleen... Read More