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Where music is the pulse

Nothing brings people together like music. This is why the Jam Factory at Tauranga's Historic Village is providing the music platform over winter for an ever-developing... Read More

Housing supply sees biggest jump on record

The number of properties for sale across the country saw the biggest year-on-year jump ever in July, while prices continued to drop according to the latest... Read More

The countdown is on for STEMFest 2022

Rockets, robots and sharks are preparing to take over Tauranga's CBD as the world's largest STEM street festival comes to town during the October school holidays... Read More

Waipuna Park upgrade to start parks improvements

The Waipuna Park playground is getting a facelift with the addition of a new accessible footpath, swing set, BBQ, water fountain, accessible picnic tables and... Read More

Medical mission ship arrives in Fiji

The Tauranga-based medical ship MV YWAM KOHA has arrived in Fiji, with teams of dentists and medical staff joining the crew to deliver much-needed health services... Read More

Wellington: Protest concludes without issue

Crowds have dispersed from Parliament Grounds following The Freedom and Rights Coalition protest in Wellington on Tuesday, says Wellington District Commander Superintendent... Read More

Hospitals directed to book thousands of surgeries

Hospitals have until the end of the month to book a surgical slot for thousands of patients who have been waiting longer than a year. It is one of a series of... Read More

Hamilton police appeal for witnesses in robbery

Police investigating an aggravated robbery at a Hamilton bank on Monday are following strong lines of enquiry, says Hamilton CIB Detective Sergeant Nicholas Stark. ... Read More

Links Ave panel to find a “balanced” solution

A community panel set up to find a solution for the traffic issues on Links Avenue is determined to reach its goal, but members are aware of the challenges they... Read More

Watermain upgrades in Pyes Pa and Mount Maunganui

Tauranga City Council has watermain upgrades planned for both Pyes Pa and Mount Maunganui. These upgrades may require some lane closures on some roads and traffic... Read More

Burst water pipe causes council building closure

A water pipe has burst in the Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Tauranga office, requiring the doors to be closed to the public for the next five days. "The... Read More

Mourners pay tribute to Sir Toby Curtis

They came from all over the country to this little wharenui, Rakeiao, nestled on the shores of Lake Rotoiti. Politicians, dignitaries, and the Kiingitanga shuttled... Read More