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Ban the boom: Should we stop selling fireworks?

The topic of fireworks is something that deeply divides the local population. And with Guy Fawkes night fast approaching, debate around the sale of fireworks... Read More

Tauranga butchers snag awards

Summer is on its way which means barbeque season is nearly here and a Tauranga butcher had reason to celebrate. Cherrywood Butchery has taken out two awards... Read More

Marking 10 years of the BOP Home Show

With the doors officially opening today, the Bay of Plenty Home Show has launched its 10th anniversary show. The show opened at 10am this morning running until... Read More

Tauranga MP demanding apology from security guards

New Zealand First MP Clayton Mitchell is demanding an apology from security guards who booted him out of a Tauranga bar on Saturday night, describing them as politically-motivated... Read More

Neglected stray pups looking for support

Poppy is one of many neglected stray pups that relies on the local SPCA for support. Now the organisation is calling on the public for help, saying they... Read More

The blind sightseer

Five hundred and ten kilometres, 11 riding days and a sore bum every day. But Yvonne De Winter says the legs were good and she could have pedalled on. 'From... Read More

Christmas parade returning to Tauranga

The Trustpower Christmas Parade returns on November 30 to Downtown Tauranga with incredible new floats, big bands, dance troupes, everyone's favourite cartoon... Read More

Final results for Western Bay Council elections

Final results for the 2019 Local Body Elections in the Western Bay of Plenty have been confirmed. Garry Webber has retained his mayoral seat with a total of 6537... Read More

Police to pilot Armed Response Teams

Police Commissioner Mike Bush has today announced a trial of Armed Response Teams to support Police's tactical capabilities on the frontline. The aim of the ARTs... Read More

Tauranga promoter signs NZ rapper

The will to keep going and prove people wrong has landed the latest signee to Pato Music Group an opportunity of a lifetime. Kid Rey will be the supporting... Read More

Sun safe summer for Tauranga Special School pupils

Tauranga Special School students are safe from the sun thanks to the installation of new shade sails. A NZ Community Trust grant of $35,000 has fully funded the... Read More

Fundraising dinner with Simon Bridges

Two people have the chance to dine with Tauranga Member of Parliament Simon Bridges. The National Party leader is supporting Koru Care NZ and the three... Read More