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Tauranga ‘decades’ behind Hamilton, deputy PM told

Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson has admitted that levels of investment in Tauranga aren't where they should be, but says the city's 'calling card”... Read More

Tourism BOP: Plan to reopen too cautious

With Australia opening its borders to international visitors this week, the plan to re-open New Zealand's gates to foreigners is being met with both criticism... Read More

Seeking the next Bay Conservation Cadet Champions

Bird surveyor, ecological restoration officer, conservation dog handler, kiwi husbandry, pest controller - these are just some of the roles Bay Conservation Cadets... Read More

Drones: snow radars to help track climate change

Innovative airborne radars could soon be used to measure depth in New Zealand's alpine areas, helping to predict avalanche risk and monitoring the impacts of climate... Read More

BOP river rediversion wins major award

A collaborative project to make Te Awa o Ngātoroirangi / Maketū estuary healthier for people to swim and fish in has won two ACE Awards. The project took out... Read More

Arrest after aggravated pharmacy robbery

Police have arrested a 45-year-old man following the aggravated robbery of a Hamilton pharmacy and burglary of a Hamilton gas station and earlier this week. At... Read More

Anonymous fire truck gift raising Starship funds

An anonymous donation of the highest craftsmanship has led Fire and Emergency New Zealand staff in Tauranga to a fundraising goal close to one senior member's... Read More

LGNZ president slams Tauranga “attack” politics

The president of Local Government New Zealand has taken aim at a Tauranga ratepayer organisation over their 'attack advertising” style of social media... Read More

Omicron: large shipment of RATs arrive

Over the past two days, 5.2 million Rapid Antigen Tests arrived in the country. The shipment comes as New Zealand wakes to life at Phase 3 of the Omicron outbreak... Read More

Civic precinct: A silver bullet or red herring?

Tauranga's proposed $300 million civic precinct is being touted as a 'once in a generation” opportunity for the community, but some business owners are dubious... Read More

Consumer NZ: controlled drugs found in supplements

An investigation into sports supplements by Consumer NZ has resulted in products being pulled from shelves after they were found to contain controlled and prescription... Read More

Govt introduces electric milk tanker

The country's first electric milk tank tanker, a solar-panelled bus, electric off-road farm vehicles and new high powered EV charging stations are among projects... Read More