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Help manage the ‘nuisance factor'

The Thames-Coromandel District Council is inviting the community to have their say on rules around activities in public places and nuisances this August. Community... Read More

New look for old stone wharf

The refurbishment of the old stone wharf at Ferry Landing in Whitianga is almost complete, says the Thames-Coromandel District Council. Classified as a Grade One... Read More

Family and friends to farewell Kenny

Dearly loved husband, father and friend Kenny McCrae will be farewelled in a private ceremony in Pyes Pa today. The 52-year-old Ohauiti man and Leigh Antoinette... Read More

$7.7m cycle trail starts

Transport Minister Simon Bridges and the mayors of Tauranga and the Western Bay District will be officiating at the sod turning ceremony, marking the build start... Read More

Eight crashes in Tauranga in 24 hours

Tauranga Police's driver distraction campaign has been put on hold following eight crashes in a 24 hour period. From 8am Wednesday to 8am Thursday, police have been... Read More

More protection for police dog

Two of the Bay of Plenty's constable canines will be reporting for duty in their new stab-resistant, multi-purpose harnesses this week. Designed specifically for... Read More

Bob the orca’s ‘poo’ is good news

Bob the baby orca was tube fed overnight and to the delight of those caring for him, has 'done poos'. 'This means his system is still working. We remain cautiously... Read More

Woodhouse’s tour of the Bay

A visit to Vertical Horizonz New Zealand's Greerton branch on Tuesday has left National MP Michael Woodhouse feeling encouraged. The Minister for Immigration, Revenue,... Read More

Disappearance out of character

Police searching for a missing Waikato woman say her disappearance is out of character. Kim Louise Richmond was last seen on Monday when she left her home in a silver... Read More

Three days, five crashes, nine deaths

With nine people killed in car accidents across the country recently, national road policing manager Superintendent Steve Greally is pleading with motorists to take... Read More

Big chill brings great skiing

Mount Ruapehu is expecting an influx of skiers this week as the latest storm cycle clears, leaving behind an additional metre of fresh snow. After two big snow... Read More

‘I wish I hadn’t seen it’

It may have been 53 years ago, but Tauranga's Nancy Morrison remembers July 3, 1963, as if it was yesterday. The 94-year-old has every right to have that day etched... Read More