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Inflatable slide operator fined more than $400,000

The operator of a giant inflatable slide that collapsed and snapped the ankles of a dad atop it will have to pay more than $400,000 for the incident. JTK Trustee... Read More

Govt helping business : $1 billion tax incentive

The Government is helping business to succeed with the Research and Development Tax Incentive supporting an excess of $1 billion in research and development activity... Read More

High prevalence of workplace bullying - study

New research has revealed that Māori, Pacific, Asian, as well as disabled and bisexual workers, are disproportionately affected by bullying and harassment in... Read More

Where will you be watching the council debates?

It's nearly time to see your future councillors go toe-to-toe on topics important to you. Western Bay of Plenty District Council's aspiring councillor candidates... Read More

Whitaker leads KTM sweep in Forestland XC Series

The series win was his for the taking and that's just what Wainuiomata's Jake Whitaker did when he dominated the third and final round of the 2022 Forestland... Read More

Mauao wayfinding signage vandalism “sad”

Recent vandalism of new wayfinding signage on sacred maunga - mountain - Mauao has dismayed the Mauao Trust, iwi, and many in the wider community. The signs... Read More

Primary health care nurses fight for funding

Primary health care nurses joined members of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation to hold a public rally at Tauranga's Red Square today from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. The... Read More

Secret trial witness how he became drug run driver

A secret witness has revealed to a High Court jury in great detail how he was recruited by gang leaders to make a covert trip from Te Puke to Picton for a clandestine... Read More

Tauranga MP‘s bullying claim investigation delayed

Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell faces another 'few weeks” in political limbo, as the investigation into his behaviour continues. National leader Christopher Luxon... Read More

Mostly fine weather forecast this week

A high pressure system over New Zealand is expected to bring fine weather for most this week. Sunshine is forecast for the Bay of Plenty for the entire week,... Read More

Covid: 1653 community cases; 341 hospitalisations

The Ministry of Health is reporting 1653 community Covid cases and 341 current hospitalisations today. The seven-day rolling average of community case numbers... Read More

Prostate Cancer now NZ‘s most diagnosed cancer

Prostate cancer is now New Zealand's most diagnosed cancer and one in eight men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime, says a Prostate Cancer Foundation of... Read More