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Students for the environment take on dunes

Students 4 the Environment, a project organised by the Rotary Club of Tauranga Sunrise, is providing opportunities for students wanting to make a positive contribution... Read More

What‘s on - markets, horse riding, art and music

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

Who will be Tauranga’s next MP?

Two people have indicated they will put their hands up to be considered by voters for the soon-to-be vacant Tauranga MP seat. A third person has not officially... Read More

House of Science embraces greener travel

A Tauranga-based charitable trust dedicated to improving science learning in classrooms throughout the country is practising what it preaches by getting on the... Read More

Breast cancer journey evolves to helping others

For Dawn, finding out she had breast cancer left her feeling overwhelmed, terrified, and sure she was going to die. 'It was devastating, as it was totally left... Read More

Maths and literacy: Govt plans to lift achievement

The Government has a plan to improve how and what our kids are learning at school. Education and Associate Education Ministers Chris Hipkins, Jan Tinetti and... Read More

Te Arawa Fisheries post strong financial year

Te Arawa Fisheries has increased its total revenue by more than $10 million and posted a $9.3m surplus in the past 12 months, despite grappling with Covid-related... Read More

Govt invests in Te Huata mussel spat hatchery

The Government is partnering with the community to support the country's aquaculture industry to help develop a much-needed mussel spat hatchery in Te Moana-a-Toi... Read More

RBHS hoping to alleviate trades shortages

Rotorua Boys' High School hoping to alleviate trades shortages in the community through the introduction of two new trades academies, which allows students to gain... Read More

Fatal crash near Matamata on SH27

One person has died at the scene following a crash on State Highway 27 near Matamata on Saturday morning. Another person is in a serious condition and has been... Read More

Changes to traffic light system come into effect

Changes to the traffic light system have taken effect from 11.59pm on Friday. "From today, you no longer need to scan QR codes everywhere you go, and businesses... Read More

Covid-19: 20 deaths, 14175 new community cases

The Ministry of Health is reporting 14,175 community cases, 841 hospitalisations, 27 people in ICU and 20 deaths. One of the deaths is a person from the Bay of... Read More