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Cyclone: Tairāwhiti farmers, growers to get funded

The government is announcing $100,000 of funding support for Tairāwhiti farmers and growers impacted by Cyclone Hale. Rural Communities Minister Damien O'Connor... Read More

Going dairy pays off for young farmer - DairyNZ

Waikato dairy farmer Jimmy Cleaver is a 23-year-old farm manager who is passionate about his work in the dairy sector and looking after his team. "I went dairy... Read More

Townhouses and multi-units increase consents

A rise in the number of townhouses and other multi-residential dwellings is driving the increase in consents for new homes, according to Stats NZ. Figures just... Read More

Speedway action at Baypark

National title action returns to Baypark Speedway for the first time in two years when a 54-car field contests the New Zealand Saloon Car Championship this weekend. The... Read More

One lane blocked after crash on SH2, Pikowai

Emergency services are at the scene of a two vehicle crash on State Highway 2, Pikowai. "There appear to have been no serious injuries," says a police spokesperson. "One... Read More

Tauranga hotelier calls for loading bay

Guests at a Tauranga hotel are being welcomed to the city with the threat of a parking fine. Quest Tauranga Central director Craig Mckenzie told Local Democracy... Read More

Champion to battle a strong line up on home soil

Current NZ Ironman Champion Hannah Berry will only need to walk a few meters from home to take on a strong pro line up at the Tauranga Half Ironman. Two time... Read More

Harbourmaster patrol stats make for grim reading

Excessive speed and a lack of lifejackets from recreational boat users continue to provide the biggest headaches for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Harbourmaster... Read More

Tauranga skatepark construction begins

Construction of Tauranga's first destination skate park is to begin early this year with an expected completion date of April 2024. The skate park came a step... Read More

Tauranga’s Elvis to shake up competition

Tauranga's own Elvis is rocking over to Australia this weekend to see if he can bring home the top prize and some Aussie money from the Penrith Panthers Elvis... Read More

Tauranga restaurant doing community good

A new Tauranga restaurant is honouring the opening of their business by giving back to the community with a free Christmas lunch for those who need it. Castle... Read More

Woman dies after attending Mt Maunganui festival

A woman has died after attending a music festival in Mount Maunganui. Police are making inquiries into the death of a woman who died in Tauranga Hospital on January... Read More