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High risk of contamination in rural school water

The Water Services Authority says the risk of contamination in many school water supplies is extremely high. It said it was particularly worried about the... Read More

80,000 books to schools, rest homes, offenders

A mobile Rotorua library service has delivered more than 80,000 books to housebound residents, schoolchildren and youth offenders over the past five years. Rotorua... Read More

Kinleith pulp and paper mill falls silent

The Kinleith pulp and paper mill in South Waikato was opened by Prime Minister Sidney Holland in 1954. This week, 71 years later, the last functional paper-making... Read More

'Mistakes' lead to higher rates rise for WBOP

Western Bay of Plenty rates for 2025 will be higher than the council initially drafted after 'mistakes” were found. Western Bay of Plenty District Council... Read More

Former MP Brendan Horan eyes Whakatāne council

Former Tauranga-based MP, TVNZ weather presenter and New Zealand Iron Man champion Brendan Horan says he plans to stand for a seat on Whakatāne District Council... Read More

Cyclist injured in car crash at BOP roundabout

One person has been taken to hospital following a crash in Tauranga. Emergency services were called to a crash involving a car and cyclist at the Ōropi Rd/SH29... Read More

Teenager leads kids film festival in Tauranga

Fourteen-year-old Milli Banbury is in her fourth year running the Sunny Side Up Children's Film Festival, following in the footsteps of her father, Shem, who... Read More

Quiz night raises $60k for school initiatives

Pongakawa School's annual quiz night has officially cemented its place as a highlight on the community calendar. Held on June 7, the 'Once Upon a Legend”... Read More

An 'absolute belter' as teams battle

While the two top sides in the Baywide Premier title race tasted defeat with one round remaining in the preliminary competition, both Whakarewarewa and Te Puke... Read More

Liti And Patolo named NZ Team flag bearers

Weightlifters David Liti and Tui-Alofa Patolo have been named flag bearers for the New Zealand Team at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games which runs from June... Read More

Mauao guardianship reaffirmed in Bay of Plenty

The joint protection and management of Mauao has been reaffirmed in the Bay of Plenty, with the Mauao Trust and Tauranga City Council signing a renewed Memorandum... Read More

Artist who paints with his mouth is flying high

A former dairy farmer who turned to art for income after a rugby accident put him in a wheelchair will have one of his works published. Ōpōtiki artist... Read More