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Buzz, beats & barbering for rangatahi in Tauranga

Tauranga barber Shanon Ratahi opened Avenue Barbers & Tattoo to rangatahi this week, hosting an event that blends street art, barbering skills, and community... Read More

Tauriko roading changes spark traffic concerns

A Tauranga business owner says Tauriko West Enabling works are 'spreading chaos” and is concerned about future traffic congestion. However, Tauranga... Read More

TNL more than just a transport project

After months of intensive work involving 35 dump trucks, 10 bulldozers and 20 excavators shifting millions of litres of soil, the Takitimu North Link project... Read More

The woman who delivered 19 babies over the phone

Gemma Cale helped deliver a baby in her first week on the phones for Hato Hone St John. After ten years, she's earned the nickname "baby magnet". Mum... Read More

Hydr8 Water recalled over blue plastic risk

New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is supporting NZ Drinks Ltd in recalling Hydr8 Spring Water (600ml x 24 packs) due to the potential presence of blue plastic shreds... Read More

Stags finish season, but club remains active

Katikati Rugby & Sports Club is heading into the off-season after the Stags only just fell short in their semifinal showdown against the Arataki Makos on June... Read More

Katikati teen enters the world of Parliament

Katikati College Year 12 student Kyla Allen-Boyd this week swapped the classroom for the Beehive after being selected as a Youth Press Gallery member for 2025. The... Read More

Gang president denies ordering 'hotbox' attack

The president of the Tribesmen Aotearoa gang says he didn't want a fellow member to be killed, and didn't order a 'hotbox” attack to take place. Mark... Read More

Tauriko roading changes spark traffic concerns

A Tauranga business owner says Tauriko West Enabling works are 'spreading chaos” and is concerned about future traffic congestion. However, Tauranga... Read More

Over 100mm of rain recorded in BoP

Parts of Bay of Plenty received more than 100mm of rain in 24 hours with flooding reported this morning. An atmospheric river of rain moved across the country... Read More

Stolen vehicle recovered from Tauranga waterway

UPDATE: Police have recovered a stolen vehicle from a Tauranga waterway. A police spokesperson said they initially recieved reports of a vehicle in a body... Read More

Volunteer drive service offers lifeline

A new door-to-door Volunteer Drive Support Service is helping those in and around Te Puke who lack access to reliable transport. The COLAB initiative started... Read More