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Support ladies in the Pacific

Western Bay of Plenty women are being called on to dig deep into their underwear drawers and donate their old, unused, and ill-fitting bras to uplift the lives... Read More

New World Wine Awards show ‘tastes are changing’

While Sauv and Pinot still have our heart, it appears Kiwi wine lovers are starting to explore new styles and become more adventurous in their tastes, according... Read More

Water Safety: call for more life jacket regulation

To avoid a repeat of last year's drowning statistics, Water Safety New Zealand is calling on Government to make urgent changes to regulations requiring everyone... Read More

Bayfair roundabout: Plan ahead for delays on SH2

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising that road works on State Highway 2 near the Bayfair roundabout planned for tomorrow are expected to cause delays. A... Read More

Arms and Militaria: A collection of history

Tauranga residents are being offered an opportunity to travel back in time and enjoy the relics of the past at the Arms and Militaria Show this weekend. Held... Read More

NZ Police: Valuing neurodiversity

Police is opening the recruitment door to people who have valuable skills but cannot navigate traditional employment processes. Three positions recently advertised... Read More

Government confirms full review of RSE scheme

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood has confirmed the government will do a full review of the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme early... Read More

One dies following pedestrian crash in Waikato

Update 8.15pm: Police can confirm one person has died following the serious crash on the Waikato Expressway, SH1 this evening. "The road has been closed in both... Read More

Commemorating our seafarers in Tauranga

On September 3, 1939, the Second World War broke out - more than 80 years later, this date is marked as Merchant Navy Memorial Day to commemorate seafarers that... Read More

Scholarships helping athletes & musicians

Tauranga and Western Bay athletes and musicians are continuing to be supported with funding from local organisations. The Adastra Foundation has given out more... Read More

The perfect pairing of blues and BBQ in the BOP

A perfect pairing of smooth blues music and tasty BBQ will form the first ever New Zealand Blues and BBQ Festival in Rotorua on November 25-27. Making the most... Read More

Elections: The campaign journey begins

The ring has closed and the hats have been collected - let the fun begin! With nominations for Local Body Elections closing last Friday, there's 59 people vying... Read More