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Final Bay Rains event this weekend

This weekend will be the last chance for Bay of Plenty residents and visitors to enjoy some top-class live music while supporting the victims of Australia's bush... Read More

Civil Aviation Authority grounds 21 NZ helicopters

Twenty-one helicopters across New Zealand have been grounded due to safety concerns about their engines. Civil Aviation Authority director Graeme Harris says this... Read More

Omanu looking to master surf conditions again

Omanu Surf Lifesaving Club's masters juggernaut looks set to roll on at TSB national championships in Gisborne. The Bay of Plenty club will be searching for... Read More

Monitor your own stream water quality

Bay of Plenty residents are encouraged to get their nets and gumboots and join the search for freshwater bugs to find out how healthy the waterways are. An upcoming... Read More

Man tested for COVID-19 after BOP court threat

One person is being tested for coronavirus following an event involving a threat at the Rotorua District Court. Police say two people are in custody after yesterday's... Read More

Virtual health tech use during COVID-19 outbreak

Virtual healthcare should play a big part in reducing the risks of the current coronavirus outbreak, says NZ Health IT. New Zealand has not yet widely adopted... Read More

Boomers’ days are far from over

Although life for Alison Quigan is far from winding up, she is facing the realities of old age through her latest play. Alison plays Genevieve alongside... Read More

Climbing Mauao for a dearly missed teacher

After climbing Mauao for a second time last Saturday, 10-year-old Owen McNamee wanted to do it all over again for his beloved teacher Sue Walmsley. The Pyes Pa... Read More

Have your say on Elizabeth Street upgrade options

If you live, work, shop, walk, cycle or drive around Elizabeth Street and the new Farmers development, Tauranga City Council want to hear your thoughts on proposed... Read More

Tropical Cyclone risk for New Zealand next week

Computer models are lining up in agreement that a tropical cyclone will directly track towards New Zealand early to mid next week - but it's not yet locked in... Read More

Ammonia leak at Port of Tauranga

Emergency services were called to a ammonia leak at the Port of Tauranga this morning. Fire and Emergency New Zealand were called to the possible leak about... Read More

Cameron Road closed after fuel spill

Update 11:30pm: Diversions remain in place in Tauranga CBD following a petrol spill on Cameron Road. A police spokesperson says they received reports of the... Read More