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Coromandel Goldrush Rally nears the start line

The Goldrush Rally of the Coromandel will get off to a flying start this Friday with a street party in Whitianga, before the racing begins in earnest Saturday... Read More

Meat prices drive increase in overall food prices

Rising meat prices drove food prices up in July 2019, Stats NZ says today. Meat and poultry prices rose 2.8 per cent, with higher prices for chicken, lamb, and... Read More

Govt investment to help reopen Rotorua Museum

Significant investment from two government funds will help reopen the Rotorua Museum, provide better care for and access to the Museum's collection of taonga,... Read More

Getting behind the boys this ‘Steamtember’

Steampunk Tauranga are going blue for the boys this September. The group are making prostate cancer awareness month their own by calling it ‘Steamtember',... Read More

Final cold change then it all clears

An Antarctic southerly is moving is way up New Zealand in what weather forecasters are saying it the last cold snap for the season. A number of big lows have... Read More

Only 4 per cent of NZ‘s population donates blood

Every 18 minutes in New Zealand, someone needs blood. For some, it's the difference between life and death. Sir Graham Henry is teaming up with New Zealand Blood... Read More

Mayoral candidate hits back at racist claims

A Western Bay of Plenty mayoral candidate is hitting back at claims that she doesn't support or care for the local Maori community. Margaret Murray-Benge says... Read More

Burling and Tuke ready for Tokyo Olympic Racing

Defending Olympic champions Peter Burling and Blair Tuke say they're ready to measure themselves against the best yachties in the world at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic... Read More

Govt announces employment strategy

The Government's latest employment strategy is said to be the driving force is making sure all New Zealander's can achieve their potential by developing skills,... Read More

Holding fee at pump causes nightmare weekend

Tauranga resident Vanessa Campbell has spoken out about an issue at a petrol station that caused 'a massive inconvenience” for her weekend. Vanessa... Read More

Funding secured for Tauranga’s new cruise hub

More than 4000 jobs are expected to be created in the tourism industry following the Tauranga City Council securing nearly $1 million in central government funding... Read More

Izakai claims ‘outstanding new venue’ award

Tauranga restaurant Izakai has won the outstanding new venue award at the Bay of Plenty Hospitality Awards. The restaurant, which blends Japanese food with a... Read More