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Enjoying an Indian cultural game night

A games night with an Indian cultural flavour is the exciting focus for the next Tauranga Living in Harmony event this coming Thursday night. The family-friendly... Read More

Govt expands Flexi-wage subsidy scheme

The government has announced an expansion to the Flexi-wage scheme, with applications accepted from next week. The changes increase the average amount a business... Read More

Bike Month encourages locals to get biking

Bike Month is underway once again and Western Bay of Plenty residents are being encouraged to get out on two wheels and discover all the benefits of biking. Sport... Read More

BOP man found guilty of baby‘s manslaughter jailed

The man deemed a 'safe person” by a social worker before he killed a 10-month-old in his care has been jailed for six years and five months after being found... Read More

Billion dollar milestone for regional economies

More than $176 million has been pumped into the Bay of Plenty from the Government to support economic development projects in the region. Economic and Regional... Read More

A day out for the dogs in Katikati

The hunt is on for the best dressed Western themed dog at the Doggy Day Out tomorrow. The sixth annual event will include demonstrations and family entertainment... Read More

Two new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation

There are two new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation facilities in New Zealand today. The first case flew from the United Kingdom via Singapore on January 26. A... Read More

New bill to counter violent extremism online

A new bill is being introduced to make livestreaming objectionable content a criminal offence. Tauranga Labour List MP and Minister for Internal Affairs... Read More

Dramatic rescue after boat sinks near Thames

Two men found clinging to a chilly bin after their boat sank have been rescued in the Firth of Thames. Thames Police and Eagle carried out a dramatic rescue of... Read More

Legislation puts Tauranga Maori ward poll in doubt

While preparations are in place for a Maori Ward poll in Tauranga, legislation before parliament may result in the poll being cancelled. Tauranga City Council... Read More

Tauranga housing squeeze bringing people to tears

A squeeze on Tauranga's housing supply is seeing people desperate to find a home coming to a rental agent in tears. A property developer is predicting the... Read More

COVID-19 vaccine to arrive earlier than expected

The first batch of Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is set to arrive in New Zealand next week, subject to transportation plans and quality temperature control. "We... Read More