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White Island volcanic activity increases

White Island's volcanic alert level has been raised to 2 as activity increases at the Bay of Plenty volcano. GeoNet says volcanic unrest continues at Whakaari/White... Read More

Air New Zealand cancels flights from Dec-Jan

Air New Zealand has been forced to cancel a number of flights over the holiday period due to 'Rolls-Royce maintenance requirements”. In a statement released... Read More

Fresh start for Papamoa Surf Club

Papamoa Surf Club's lifeguard training is going to undergo a shake-up this season with three new coaches joining the crew. Chas Clarke, Jake Cowdrey and Jack... Read More

Welcome Bay Lane to open this weekend

Welcome Bay Lane will be reopened to cars this Sunday. The lane was closed in September 2018 after significant concerns about cyclists' safety. Due to public... Read More

Healthy smiles the future for Western Bay

Beaming, healthy smiles are the future for an early childhood centre in the Western Bay after it triumphed in an annual oral health challenge. ECCs across... Read More

Tauranga pre-schoolers perform their cultural best

Youngsters have donned costumes and face paint to celebrate culture and diversity. More than 100 children from 15 Best Start Early Learning Centres performed... Read More

Up-close orca encounter dream come true

Five orcas made for very special birthday guests during the Bay Explorer wildlife cruise off the coast of Tauranga. The pod swam with the boat for 30 mins, fulfilling... Read More

Burglary at Tauranga premises

Police are investigating an early morning burglary in Tauranga. Officers were called to a property on Cameron Road, near 23rd Ave, just before 4am. Details... Read More

Landlords: Rental law changes will hamper eviction

Landlords say they feel under siege with the government planning to make it tougher for them to boot out troublesome tenants. Renters argue they should have the... Read More

Students gain rural health immersion in BOP

A total of 63 students from a diverse range of health professions called Whakatāne home this year as they got to grips with the requirements of practicing in... Read More

Spill warning on Tauranga road

Motorists are being warned of potentially slippery conditions following reports of a possible diesel or oil spill on near the Tauranga Harbour Bridge. A caller... Read More

Mouth-watering start to cricket test series

Mount Maunganui's test cricket debut is temptingly poised to provide unseasonable heat with Lockie Ferguson and Jofra Archer adding speed and spice to the... Read More