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Jandalgate returns to Mount

Jandal mania at Mount Maunganui is being revived by council candidate Clare Wilson, who has gone public in support of the jandal fence on the northern end of the... Read More

Whangamata to host Tsunami info day

In a first for Whangamata, locals and holidaymakers are invited to a free, fun and informative Tsunami Awareness Open Day to be held next week. The Thames-Coromandel... Read More

New Chum Beach submissions open

The application to subdivide land at New Chum Beach - Wainuiototo Bay in Whangapoua is now open for submissions from today. That Thames-Coromandel District Council... Read More

Funds could groom longer patrol

Funds set aside for keeping Mount Maunganui's beaches pristinely groomed could be in jeopardy, with one Tauranga City councillor pushing for a cut to see a popular... Read More

Loving and hating the Bay’s volcano

It's a real love hate relationship. That's because she can be moody, unpredictable and difficult to live with. But John ‘Tuna' Baker is loving and forgiving... Read More

Scrub fire in Waioeka Gorge

Department of Conservation staff and rural firefighters are dealing with a large scrub fire in the hills of the Waioeka Gorge. Northern Fire Communications shift... Read More

Landlord hits back at holiday hell claim

A tearful landlord has described her frustrations and fears after enduring an 'absolutely unbearable time” with short term holidaymakers at a luxury Mount... Read More

Algae confirmed in Lake Tarawera

After sightings of water discolouration last Friday, samples were taken from the middle of Lake Tarawera and at Te Rata Bay near Hot Water Beach, and test results... Read More

More fine weather ahead

The sunshine gods will continue to smile on the Bay this weekend as a front marches northwards. The MetService says after a sustained period of settled weather for... Read More

Butler's Open run halted

Experience eventually prevailed as Mount Maunganui surfer Kehu Butler was knocked out of the Open Men's Division contest at the 2015 Billabong National Championships,... Read More

Route K repair works

Minor delays are expected on the Route K toll road next week as contractors carry out major pavement repair works. Works start on the State Highway 2 off ramp to... Read More

Tay Street patrols timely

An extra set of red and yellow flags on the Bay of Plenty coastline have proved their worth, with surf lifesaving officials claiming the absence of regional and... Read More