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Government funding a huge boost for Rotorua

Hundreds of jobs could be created in Rotorua, and millions of dollars of private investment sparked, following a multi-million dollar cash injection from the Government. The... Read More

Blazer nice, but not the game, says Steamers half

Amidst the carnage of Bay of Plenty's 54-21 humbling from Waikato in Friday night's Mitre 10 Cup clash one well-performed Steamer was marking a personal milestone. Since... Read More

Baywave red zone training

If you were at Baywave TECT Aquatic Centre last week you might have seen something that alarmed you at first. Pool lifeguards at the centre were undertaking Red... Read More

Police investigate strawberry needle incidents

Police continue to make enquiries following a report yesterday of needles found inside strawberries imported from Australia. 'An investigation is underway and... Read More

Tauranga City Council encourage solar hot water

Tauranga City Council are helping householders to install solar hot water systems by offering free building consents in the latest Long Term Plan. 'It's great... Read More

Wintry weather for some but mild weekend coming

The final week of September will be one of the coldest of the month for some regions but the final weekend looks mild as a typical spring pattern kicks in. Expect... Read More

Name suppression for Papamoa stabbing

A man appeared in Tauranga District Court today charged with murder after an alleged fatal stabbing at a Papamoa address on Saturday. The 22-year-old, who has... Read More

Shrek-tacula

For those who may expect to head along to the Addison Theatre at Baycourt for an up-scaled pantomime style show, you will be beyond stunned. Shrek the musical... Read More

New valuations show strong growth in Hauraki homes

New Quotable Value figures show residential and lifestyle property values in the Hauraki District have risen sharply over the last three years. Hauraki District... Read More

SmartGrowth leaders respond to highway campaigners

SmartGrowth leaders acknowledge the hurt and frustration of people campaigning for safer roads in the Western Bay of Plenty and have vowed to work harder to address... Read More

All Blacks given World Cup warning

It is rare indeed these days for the All Blacks to drop a test match, particularly at home. Not like the 1970s and 1980s when matches were lost on a semi-regular... Read More

SPCA prosecutes after man shoots dog with shotgun

A Tauranga man has been prosecuted after he shot his neighbour's elderly dog in the rear end with a shotgun. Logan Bragg was found guilty of ill-treating an... Read More