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Assurances needed for kiwifruit industry

The kiwifruit industry is seeking assurances that the Ministry for Primary Industries is doing everything it can to lower the chances of pests and disease entering... Read More

Supporting a 'culture of creativity'

Every journey starts with a single step, but Tauranga's journey towards a Public Arts Policy has taken a major leap this month. The Public Art Talks series held... Read More

Have your say in long term plan

Want to have your say on the Bay of Plenty Regional Council's plans for the next 10 years? If so, you can help plan the region's future over a cuppa with a local... Read More

Burling and Tuke sail to victory

Tauranga sailor Peter Burling and teammate Blair Tuke continue to reinforce their credentials as an integral part of Team New Zealand, winning the national 49er... Read More

Wastewater plant upgrade starting soon

Stage three of a floating wetland and upgraded inlet works at the Coromandel Wastewater Treatment Plant is about to underway soon. A resource consent for the Hauraki... Read More

Final construction of SH2 roundabout

Final construction of the new State Highway 2 Domain Road roundabout is expected to cause some delays for people travelling to Papamoa tonight. The NZ Transport... Read More

More charges for court runaway

A man sentenced to five years in jail could face even more time behind bars after running from Tauranga District Court on Friday. Multiple police units responded... Read More

Wait times drop for ED patients

Bay of Plenty patients are spending less time in Emergency Department waiting rooms thanks to the local health board reaching a 95 per cent national health target. Bay... Read More

Showery start to the week

A sprinkling of showers have ushered in the start of the week in the Bay of Plenty, as a weak area of low pressure sits across the country. The MetService is forecasting... Read More

Tokoroa couple win $100K

A Tokoroa couple spun and won $100,000 as part of Lotto's Winning Wheel live draw over the weekend. Eva and Rewiti won the chance to spin the wheel with their previous... Read More

Hunt continues for Bay man's murderer

Members of the Bay of Plenty Armed Offenders Squad teamed up with their Waikato counterparts and other police staff to help with the investigation of the fatal shooting... Read More

Poll call looms for Maori ward

Tauranga Maori are checking the numbers to decide whether a poll is necessary in relation to a Maori ward seat on Tauranga City Council. City councillors voted unanimously... Read More