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Dragon boating and harmony

Tauranga's Breast Cancer Survivors Dragon Boating team, Boobops, will be launched into the sport's international championships with Jeremy Hantler from the Harmonic... Read More

What‘s on - food show, roller disco, exhibitions

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService are forecasting a mainly fine day with... Read More

Government considers cutting 3000 teaching jobs

In a surprise move, the government wants to cut a senior teaching role nationwide so it can cover a hole in its budget. It wants to let 3119 fixed-term "within-school... Read More

Double-header this weekend

It's the final round robin home game for the Volcanix and the Steamers this Sunday, August 28. The Bay of Plenty Rugby double header at Tauranga Domain sees gates... Read More

Calling all foodies!

Celebrate your love of all things gourmet at the Tauranga Food Show. You're sure to find something new and delicious with more than 150 gourmet exhibitors from... Read More

Health Fund for Pacific communities now open

Pacific community organisations are strongly urged to apply for the Pacific Community Health Fund, now open for applications. Associate Minister of Health Hon... Read More

Money spent where it‘s needed, says Waka Kotahi

The mayor of New Plymouth says Waka Kotahi has siphoned off half a billion dollars from Taranaki over the past decade while the region's state highways are... Read More

NZ Cruise Association elects new chair

The New Zealand Cruise Association has elected a new board and chair, as the sector gears up for the return of cruise ships to New Zealand.​​​​ New NZCA... Read More

Plan change will enable greater intensification

A proposed plan change that could see local shops become town centres with six storey buildings is out for consultation. Tauranga City Council is seeking feedback... Read More

NZers make make Junior Presidents Cup Team

A couple of New Zealander golfers have been selected to play in the Junior Presidents Cup at Myers Park Country Club, the week before the biennial Presidents Cup. Jayden... Read More

Talking kiwifruit quality with Christopher Luxon

Speaking in Te Puke today following a tour of the Seeka Oakside packhouse, National Party leader Christopher Luxon is outlining "two suggestions" for the Government... Read More

Regional Council sends out its first rates bill

The 2022-2023 Bay of Plenty Regional Council annual rates invoices have started being sent out to ratepayers across the region. It's the first time since the... Read More