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Planting causes overflow at river toilet block

The Wairoa River toilet block in the Western Bay of Plenty is currently closed. Western Bay of Plenty District Council Reserves and Facilities Team Leader Operations,... Read More

Crime: Holding prolific offenders to account

Less than one year since its inception, the work of the Police National Retail Investigation Support Unit with districts has resulted in 1000 retail crime charges... Read More

Sprint racers prepare for Piston Cup 30-lapper

Sprint Car racers get their chance to cash in when Baypark Speedway runs the second of three $5000-to-win feature races on Saturday night. The SsangYong Tauranga... Read More

Welcome Bay parks improvements continue

Two access points to Johnson Reserve in Welcome Bay will be closed over the next few weeks while Tauranga City Council carries out upgrades. The Pelorus Street... Read More

Caught out by town centre’s new parking rules

Coffee with a friend, gift shopping, a spruce up at the hairdresser, a stop at the travel agent, a Countdown grocery run...all topped off with a $65 parking fine... Read More

Police nab wrong way crash driver

One person is in serious condition following a two crashes on the Tauranga Eastern Link. At 9.30pm on Thursday, police were alerted to a vehicle travelling against... Read More

Man hog-tied, beaten during rural home invasion

After beating, punching and clubbing his hog-tied victim, Mark Simon got some black duct tape and a can of lighter fluid. I'm going to burn you alive and burn... Read More

“The man behind Matariki” named NZder of the Year

The 'man behind Matariki”, Professor Rangiānehu Matamua was named 2023 New Zealander of the Year Te Pou Whakarae o Aotearoa to a standing ovation from about... Read More

Truck breakdown blocking SH29

Motorists are being advised to expect delays on State Highway 29. A truck has reportedly broken down in one lane of the highway. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency... Read More

Work and Income “abandons” Kawerau

The sudden two-month closure of Kawerau Work and Income NZ service centre has left some clients feeling abandoned. Work and Income clients were contacted on... Read More

Govt recycling revamp: Little changes for locals

There will be "little changes" for Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty District Council areas after the improved Government kerbside recycling policy. Both Tauranga... Read More

Cold snap gives way to warmer and wetter weekend

If you have found yourself reaching for that extra blanket the last couple of nights you're not the only one. MetService meteorologists tracked a cold front as... Read More