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The Elms wins NZ Trust of the Year award

Chairperson Ian Thomas was surprised to hear The Elms Foundation Trust has been awarded the 2018 Trust of the Year award by the NZ Trustees Association. 'It came... Read More

Spark halts cell tower construction in Coromandel

The halted construction of a 20m cell tower in Coromandel could mean a degraded 4G service over the Christmas period, Spark says. The telecommunications giant... Read More

Kawerau WoodFest celebrates history

Some towns try to hide their industrial origins when visitors come calling; they don't recognise that those very origins can be used to draw people in. Not... Read More

Tauranga to host its first ‘Upgrade with a Trade’

Job-seeking secondary students will link with employers to explore careers in trades and services at Tauranga's first Upgrade with a Trade today at Atrium Cafe. Students... Read More

Tradies the “unsung heroes” in medical outcomes

The winner of New Zealand's most deserving tradie will be announced by Resident Builder Peter Wolfkamp on National Tradies Day tomorrow. International Charity... Read More

Waikato Uni strengthens ties with Lancaster

The University of Waikato has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Lancaster University in Lancashire, UK to further develop the existing relationship... Read More

Warmer than average days, cooler nights

Some parts of NZ will again be several degrees above average today for this time of year - but the nights are helping balance the books. As high pressure rolls... Read More

Road closures due to Tauranga Marathon

Motorists can expect delays and detours around Tauranga this weekend as the 2019 Tauranga Marathon takes place. The marathon is taking place this Saturday... Read More

The season of the white tail spider

While most of us are preparing to head outside as the weather warms up, one Kiwi visitor is scurrying to head indoors. 'Tis the season for scary Australian... Read More

Road layout change at Bayfair roundabout

The New Zealand Transport Agency is reminding motorists that travel along Matapihi Road and Owens Place about the temporary road layout change due to the Bay Link... Read More

Public meeting called to discuss underpass

Tauranga City Council, the Sustainable Business Network and the Bayfair Underpass Alliance have called a public meeting to discuss ways to get the construction... Read More

Lending a hand and giving back to the community

Give the Bay of Plenty Steamers an hour to clean up your backyard and they can do just that. Alongside Good Neighbour, members of the rugby team helped tidy... Read More