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Traffic woes continue to plague Western Bay

An outpouring of frustration and anger about traffic on State Highway 2 is evident on social media this morning. Motorists have been taken to Facebook and messaging... Read More

MPs to talk Tauranga infrastructure shortage

A public meeting on Tauranga's lacking infrastructure, traffic congestion and the Takitimu Northern Link progress will be taking place this Friday, May 26. The... Read More

House fire in Gate Pa

Fire and Emergency services are at the scene of a house fire on Twentyfirst Avenue, Gate Pa. According to Fire and Emergency northern shift manager Ryan Geen,... Read More

Pay boosts for GP & community nurses announced

About 6100 more GP, community nurses and kaiāwhina will be eligible for pay rises of eight per cent on average to reduce pay disparities with nurses in hospitals,... Read More

Museum to mark 100 years of military aviation

Christchurch's Air Force Museum of New Zealand is about to celebrate 100 years since the birth of New Zealand military aviation at Wigram itself. The Royal New... Read More

Tauranga Public Trust celebrates 130 years service

Public Trust has been helping Bay of Plenty locals for over 130 years, and the number of people in the region getting their will in place has increased 146 per... Read More

Methamphetamine operation nabs four in NZ

Four people have been arrested as part of Operation Viceroy, an investigation into a large quantity of methamphetamine imported into New Zealand in March this... Read More

Climbing Mauao 38 times in 12 hours

This Sundayy, 14 teams will be climbing Mauao 38 times in 12 hours to raise money for the Graeme Dingle Foundation Western Bay of Plenty in the ‘Colliers... Read More

IPCA: Police fail to investigate sexual complaints

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that Police failed adequately to respond to multiple allegations over a 15-year period that a Police Medical... Read More

Reserve Bank raises OCR 5.5 per cent

The Reserve Bank has raised the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 per cent and signalled it has likely reached the end of its tightening cycle. The... Read More

New pilot launch for Tauranga

Port of Tauranga has a new pilot launch, and it is aptly named after Tauranga's late pilot and tug master Troy Evans. The new, bright yellow pilot launch was... Read More

One week left for community funding

Time is running out to apply for a share of $160k for your community project. Applications for Western Bay of Plenty District Council's Community Matching Fund... Read More