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Meteorlogical drought declared in Coromandel

The entire Coromandel has now been declared officially in a meteorological drought. Last week it had only been declared for the northern half of the district. The... Read More

Oceans’ event celebrates 20th anniversary

Surf Life Saving New Zealand is marking the 20th year of a junior sporting competition that celebrates lifeguards in the making. Oceans' 20 is being held at... Read More

Car down bank in Welcome Bay

A car has crashed down a bank in Welcome Bay this afternoon. Police received reports of a vehicle going down a bank on James Cook Drive at 4.10pm, says a police... Read More

Mitigating the economic impact after eruption

Mitigating the ongoing economic impact for retailers and supporting Whakatāne's local tourism sector is at the forefront of Whakatāne District tourism activities. District... Read More

Zespri Young & Healthy Virtual Adventure launched

Zespri, ASICS and the Young and Healthy Charitable Trust have launched the 2020 Zespri Young and Healthy Virtual Adventure aimed at encouraging primary children... Read More

Tauranga stabbing accused denies charge

A 21-year-old man accused of stabbing another man in Tauranga has pleaded not guilty. Quentin Tame-Pohe Holt appeared in Tauranga District Court today charged... Read More

Recommendation to revoke Tauranga begging ban

Bay of Plenty Labour List MP Angie Warren-Clark is fully supporting the Tauranga Council Policy Committee's recommendation to lift the controversial begging... Read More

Further reseal works on SH2 Plummers Point Rd

Additional resealing work will take place on State Highway 2 between Plummers Point Road and Barrett Road overnight tonight. A temporary speed limit of 30km/h... Read More

Free school lunches served up in the BOP

Thousands of children have begun receiving a free lunch on every day of the school week, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. The Government's free and healthy... Read More

Mount Maunganui fire under control

UPDATE: A building fire in Mount Maunganui is now under control. 'It's under control and there are no injuries,” says Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern... Read More

New date announced for Relay For Life

With three weeks until the ribbon was due to be cut at Relay For Life, the Cancer Society has made the difficult decision to change the date of the event due to... Read More

Serious injuries in Tauranga crash

UPDATED: One person has sustained serious injuries following a crash in Tauranga today. Police received a report of a crash at 10.30am between Cameron Road and... Read More