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Apprentices go hammer-to-hammer at challenge

Building apprentices from across Tauranga will battle it out this Saturday at the New Zealand Certified Builders - NZCB - Apprentice Challenge. Competing for... Read More

Papamoa‘s Cooper a national champ yet again at 39

There was simply no stopping Kawasaki ace Cody Cooper as he produced another startling performance in this year's senior New Zealand Motocross Championships, which... Read More

Covid-19: 11,258 new cases, 76 further deaths

There have been 11,258 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the past week and 76 further deaths attributed to the coronavirus. Of the new cases,... Read More

Concerns grow for missing man

Police are appealing for information about a missing man. Joneper Canoy has only recently moved to New Zealand and has now been reported missing, says a statement... Read More

Snowfall warning for Desert Road

MetService has issued a snowfall warning for the Desert Road. The warning, issued on Tuesday morning for State Highway 1, Desert Road, is valid for seven hours... Read More

Mobile recycling trailers adjust schedule to suit

Western Bay's mobile recycling trailers ‘Recyclosaurus Rex' and ‘Sustainabox' are changing their schedule for winter. After a successful summer of... Read More

Online webinar for Mount residents to have a say

An online webinar is providing one of many opportunities for Mount Maunganui residents to respond to Tauranga City Council's request for feedback and ideas... Read More

Conference: Changing narrative on Māori housing

A high-powered conference in Rotorua aims to 'change the narrative” on Māori housing, with particular urgency in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle. Around... Read More

Construction begins for solar farm in Edgecumbe

Lodestone Energy has commenced construction of its second solar farm in New Zealand. The 32MW farm in Edgecumbe will generate enough electricity to supply more... Read More

Council to lease premises at Mount Maunganui

A new community collaboration space will make it easier for Mount locals and visitors to connect with Tauranga City Council, to learn more about what's happening... Read More

Good Friday kerbside collections delayed a day

If your bin day is normally a Friday listen up, change is coming your way over the Easter weekend. All Western Bay of Plenty District Council kerbside collections... Read More

Thrilling Taupo finale for NZ motocross champs

The 2023 New Zealand Motocross Championships for both the senior men and women wrapped up in Taupo at the weekend with a sensational double-header. Two days of... Read More