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Orca to be penned for care

The abandoned male orca calf which has been swimming round Tauranga harbour for a week may be captured and contained in a special sea pen. 'It's a temporary holding... Read More

Bayfair Shopping Centre evacuated

Shoppers were evacuated from Bayfair Shopping Centre after an alarm activation this afternoon. Two fire crews responded to the incident which occurred just before... Read More

Cost cutting shows industry resilience

New Zealand dairy farmers have significantly reduced their operating costs in the face of sustained low milk prices - a reflection of the industry's resilience and... Read More

The postman and his new best friend

A video of postman in Te Puke patting his canine friend has gone viral since being posted to Facebook last night. Michael Collins posted a video of a Steve Hennum... Read More

New award for Molly Morpeth Canaday

The Molly Morpeth Canaday 3D Art Award 2016 Exhibition opens to the public on Saturday, and this year will feature a new award for local contributors. Hamish Pettengell... Read More

Three arrested after police chase

Three people have landed themselves in hot water with the authorities following a police pursuit in Tauranga on Monday afternoon. Bay of Plenty District Command... Read More

Major events funding closes Friday

The Thames-Coromandel District Council is reminding the community that applications for its 2016-17 Major Events Sponsorship Fund closes this Friday. All organisations... Read More

New dog rules now in effect

As of Monday the Thames-Coromandel District Council's new dog control rules are now in effect. Community Environment Manager Barry Smedts says changes to the Dog... Read More

Three Bay shows for Sons of Zion

They're hot property in Australia and the United States, a sought-out live act on the international festival circuit, but this month Sons of Zion are bringing the... Read More

New website for judicial decisions

A new website, www.districtcourts.govt.nz, has started publishing judicial decisions from the District Courts. The website is run from the Office of the Chief District... Read More

Bay select exciting U19 squad

Bay of Plenty Rugby Under-19 coach Cory Sweeney is excited with the prospect of taking his side into this year's Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under-19 tournament.... Read More

Orca rescue team back on water

The team of experts working to save a young male orca, which has been alone for around a week, are out on the water again this morning. Founder of the Orca Research... Read More