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Two arrested for Thames burglaries

Two people have been arrested in relation to two daytime burglaries in Thames on Monday. Today, police investigating the burglaries conducted search warrants... Read More

Air New Zealand drops Kia Ora trademark bid

Air New Zealand has withdrawn its bid to trademark the logo for its in-flight magazine Kia Ora, following talks with Māori leaders. The airline came under fire... Read More

Ditch the car this Sunday

People are being encouraged to ditch their cars for World Car Free Day on Sunday. Tauranga City Council is inviting people to come to the party on World Car Free... Read More

Celebrating autumn in spring

It's called cai wei - a traditional Chinese dance, with its vibrant long-sleeved costumes, slow elegant stylised movements imitating the movements of fairies and... Read More

Festival director passing the baton

Tauranga Arts Festival, which opens on October 24, is seeking a director for events from 2020 with the news that Jo Bond is stepping down after this year's... Read More

Muller: Freshwater proposals to impact on land

Research published by Local Government New Zealand show the enormous impact on land use the government's freshwater proposals will really have, National's Agriculture... Read More

Golden trout on offer in the BOP

Anglers are again being given the opportunity to ‘fish for gold' at the start of the new trout season on October 1 - with some big prizes up for grabs. Fish... Read More

Gun buy-back deals ends in December

Owners of prohibited firearms and/or prohibited parts have until December to hand in the hardware. The firearms amnesty and buy-back ends on December 20. 'There... Read More

Jetskis to take over Mayor Island

More than 70 jetskis will be making their way to Mayor Island this weekend. Action Sports Direct is giving people the opportunity to go somewhere they may have... Read More

NZ’s first medicinal cannabis summit announced

BioTechNZ has announced New Zealand's first international medicinal cannabis summit, aiming to provide a catalyst for Kiwis to maximise opportunities in the... Read More

Serious intent for pool rescue champs

Surf lifesaving's next generation of lifeguards will be honing their rescue skills at this weekend's Eastern Regional pool rescue championships in Hamilton. The... Read More

Council candidates offer community charter

A number of Tauranga City Council candidates want to initiate a change to council's engagement with the community. Erika Harvey, Andrew Hollis, Heidi Hughes,... Read More