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Juniors to hone their skills in the sand and sea

More than 400 young water-smart Kiwis will be enjoying Mount Maunganui's Omanu Beach this weekend at one of the first Surf Life Saving Eastern Region sport carnivals... Read More

Opotiki mussel farm to get $20m boost

An investment of more than $20m will be injected into the Eastern Bay of Plenty to help accelerate the development of aquaculture at one of the country's largest... Read More

Rules to change for animal owners

Rules could be about to change for pet owners throughout Tauranga, following lengthy consultation with community members. The changes relate to the dog management... Read More

Lightning lights up night sky

Lightning lit up the night sky across the Bay of Plenty on Friday evening. The thunderstorm struck about 9.30pm with thunder still rolling around the sky after... Read More

Bomb threat email recipients to contact police

New Zealand's cybersecurity watchdog is urging anyone who receives an email bomb threat to contact the police immediately. Cert NZ says it is aware of a campaign... Read More

Ill-feeling grows in Greerton

Yvonne Gibson is a feisty 70-something-year-old, and claims to be 'a voice” for the aggrieved of suburban Greerton. Having been told that Tauranga City... Read More

Tips to keep your home safe while you’re away

The Christmas holiday season is a great opportunity to visit distant relatives, enjoy a break in the warmth of summer and take the time to do some of those classic... Read More

A retro sustainable Christmas

Make Christmas sustainable by doing some second-hand shopping this season. Handing over a gift whilst saving the planet can be a challenge - especially in our... Read More

Lake Ōkareka facilities to be upgraded

Some of the old public facilities at Boyes Beach and Acacia Bay Reserve will be improved or replaced early next year. Construction of new toilets at Boyes Beach... Read More

Sailing day for the disabled

Sailability Tauranga is looking to make the most of the Bay of Plenty waters over the coming summer months. The group has already hit the water this season on... Read More

Bus patronage increases for new network

Bayhopper usage increased last week following the introduction of the new Tauranga and Western Bay bus network, says the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Figures... Read More

Information wanted on dumped tyres

Western Bay of Plenty District Council and the Katikati Police are appealing for help to track down the person who dumped more than 100 tyres overnight on Wharawhara... Read More