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Petition to provide free dental care for all

A group called Dental for All is calling for the government to make dental care free for all adults. The group, which includes practising dentists, is launching... Read More

Electricity: Concerns raised over affordability

A survey for the Consumer Advocacy Council shows most consumers are concerned that in the future the electricity industry will not provide a reliable supply they... Read More

NZ motocross champs wrap up this weekend

All roads again lead to Taupo this weekend, surely making this popular tourist town the Kiwi Mecca for top-level motorcycle racing in this country. Just two weeks... Read More

Early teen baptised without parents‘ consent

Parents of a 13-year-old boy are angry a church baptised him without their knowledge at an event they say lured him to a park paddling pool with burgers and lollies. Bay... Read More

Experts still to assess damage after earthquake

Although the earthquake swarm didn't do enough damage to trigger a Civil Defence emergency, the council's Civil Defence controller has been on the ground to... Read More

Pet parents urged to watch out for grass seeds

Sometimes, it's the little things that make a big difference - and when it comes to a pet's paws, grass seeds can cause major irritations requiring veterinary... Read More

Scholarship student keen to contribute to Tauranga

University of Waikato first-year Bachelor of Engineering student Nathan Bailey is the inaugural recipient of the Tauranga Moana Futures Scholarship. Established... Read More

Wild Women‘s Weekend coming up in Whangamata

The wild women of Whangamata are all set to go live and intimate with a weekend of music, food and events that will calm, inspire and excite every feminine palette. The... Read More

Councillors views on public-excluded workshops

A mayor's request to council staff to notify Rotorua residents of public-excluded workshops has taken months to be acted on. But after enquiries from Local... Read More

Tauranga civic precinct: Key appointments made

Three key appointments relating to Tauranga's civic precinct have been confirmed, helping to set the once-in-a-generation development up for future success. At... Read More

Final countdown to new building consenting system

Change is just around the corner for Western Bay's building consenting system and early feedback has been positive overall. Western Bay of Plenty District Council's... Read More

Edgecumbe quake caused more damage than thought

Research using innovative techniques has revealed the 1987 Edgecumbe earthquake caused more land damage than initially thought, after comparing aerial photos of... Read More