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Library’s empty – fill ‘er up

The Rotary Club of Tauranga book fair has been a blessing for worthwhile Tauranga groups and projects for about 33 years. In that time the Rotary Club has distributed... Read More

Tauranga cricket fans met idols at Bay Oval

Two Tauranga cricket fans were lucky enough to meet their heroes on Sunday, February 2, during the cricket at Bay Oval. Ten-year-old Stella Hoskin and 10-year-old... Read More

How the water flows

When you turn on your tap at any time day or night, you may take it for granted that water will always come out. When it doesn't, people start to panic, but... Read More

Possible new public media entity

The government will begin work on a business case to assess the viability of forming a new public media entity. 'The Government must ensure New Zealanders have... Read More

Lake warnings lifted

Health warnings on two Rotorua district lakes Ohakuri and Okaro have been lifted. But caution has been urged despite the lifting. Results of water testing by... Read More

Concerns slip lane a waste of money

‘I consider it a waste of money.' That's Vicki Coes' reaction to the Welcome Bay slip lane and the recent redesign work done by the Tauranga City Council... Read More

People still in Wuhan urge further govt action

As dozens of evacuees flown from China start their 14-day coronavirus quarantine at Whangaparāoa, others who are still there are calling on the government to... Read More

Mr G’s artwork embodies the spirit of Waitangi Day

This year, Waitangi Day holds special significance for Tauranga street artist Graham Hoete, better known as Mr G. He's spent most of the day working on the last... Read More

NZers want a second chance survey says

Second chances are hard to come by, but new research by 2degrees reveals the majority of New Zealanders wish they could have another go at least one aspect of... Read More

Two donated vans help Bay students

Vans donated to a Tauranga school is kicking 2020 into gear for its students. Tauranga Special School teacher Jo Crean says two Ford vans were donated to the... Read More

Whakatāne Harbour navigation channel dredging

Maintenance dredging is expected to be carried out in the Whakatāne River next week. Whakatāne District Council will undertake maintenance dredging at the upper... Read More

SH29 lower Kaimais crash cleared

Updated: 7:55am The crash on State Highway 29 Lower Kaimais has now been cleared but motorists are still advised to expect delays. Police were alerted to crash... Read More