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Big hope for Whakatane’s future

A modest parcel of Maori land - though by many to have a little potential for development - could now anchor the district's aspirations for sustainable economic... Read More

Govt to roll out free lunches for some schools

The government is rolling out a daily free lunch trial starting with 30 primary and intermediate schools from the beginning of next year. The intention is to... Read More

Gun buy-back event planned for Tauranga

Tauranga firearm owners are being encouraged to hand in their prohibited firearm/s and parts for buyback this weekend. It's also a chance for anyone to hand-in... Read More

All Blacks make Mount stop

The All Blacks stopped off in Mount Maunganui today as they prepare to jet off to Japan for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. It's less than one month until 20 teams... Read More

Council releases updated hazard maps

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has been mapping and planning for natural hazards since the 1990s. Council is continuing to review its natural hazard maps... Read More

Secondary principals ratify government‘s pay offer

Secondary principals have voted to accept last weeks' government offer. "I'm pleased that principals now have an agreed collective agreement," says Secondary... Read More

Diwali Festival to take over Historic Village

Light, colour, music and delicious food will fill the streets of the Historic Village this October with an inaugural Tauranga Diwali Festival. Directly... Read More

From barber to councillor in five hours

At 9am the day election nominations closed, a 19-year-old barber threw his hat into the ring and by 2pm he was a councillor. Stacey Rose is one of five... Read More

Temperatures trending warmer than average

Temperatures are already above average in about two thirds of NZ and even warmer weather is coming. By Friday night high pressure will move in over New Zealand... Read More

Montessori Otumoetai receives healthy heart award

Montessori Otumoetai are the proud recipients of the Gold Pa Harakeke Healthy Heart Award presented to them by Hearty and the Heart Foundation. The Healthy... Read More

Infrastructure at the fore of Tauranga debate

Tauranga mayoral candidates fronted a room of about 200 and hundreds of other people via a live stream as part of the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce Mayoral Debate. It's... Read More

Papamoa Plaza flooded by burst pipe

A bust water main at a shopping complex in Tauranga spark a fire callout this morning. Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern fire communications shift... Read More