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Tauranga security guards dubbed COVID-19 heroes

'Smile, keep calm and communicate with people.” That was the key to success for two Tauranga security guards working at the Baypark COVID-19 testing... Read More

MPI: Stink bug measures show results

Strict biosecurity requirements for imported cargo have reduced the threat of brown marmorated stink bug and even tougher rules will be introduced next season. There... Read More

PM reveals Alert Level 1 rules

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says there will still be strict controls on the border, but all current rules and restrictions on businesses and services will be... Read More

Councillors called for Baldock’s removal as deputy

Tauranga City councillor Larry Baldock shutting down debate in a council meeting and telling councillors to shut up during meetings prompted the call for him to... Read More

BOP man killed in Auckland shooting

A Bay of Plenty man has been named as the victim of a homicide in Auckland. Police say the body of 47-year-old Clifford Umuhuri, of Whakatane, was found in Parkfield... Read More

LIVE: NZ enters day 12 of no new COVID cases

UPDATE: Today is the 12th day of no new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield is delivering the latest update on the... Read More

Manslaughter charges laid against three officers

Police have filed charges of manslaughter against three officers over the death of a man in custody. A 55-year-old man died while in custody at the Hāwera Police... Read More

BOP Civil Defence transition of welfare services

The Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group 0800 Call Centre is transitioning to an automated service directing people to other agencies for... Read More

Crash prevention warning from Tauranga Police

Tauranga residents are not strangers when it comes to reading about or reporting crashes, sometimes on a daily basis. With Tauranga Police attending anywhere... Read More

New Healthy Homes deadline welcomed

The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand is delighted by this week's announcement from the Associate Minister of Housing that the Healthy Homes Compliance Statement... Read More

One injured in Welcome Bay crash

Police are investigating the cause of a crash in Welcome Bay. Emergency services were called to the two car collision on Welcome Bay Road, between Kaitemako... Read More

Farmers Tauranga development back on track

Farmers Tauranga Development is back on track post-lockdown and set to deliver its planned multi-use development in the heart of the city by 2021. The major $200... Read More