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Man dies after falling down lift shaft

A man has died after falling down a lift shaft in Bay of Plenty. The person fell down a shaft in an Ōhope home around 5.10pm on Tuesday, says a police spokesperson. Emergency... Read More

Council adopts living wage for direct employees

Tauranga City Council has agreed to implement the living wage as a minimum standard for all directly employed City Council staff. The living wage is the hourly... Read More

Silver Ferns outclass South Africa in Tauranga

The Silver Ferns ousted South Africa at ASB Arena in Tauranga. Aliyah Dunn made her international debut as a Silver Fern goal shoot, to help the team win 61-37. SunLive... Read More

National truck driver appreciation week

This week is the perfect opportunity to acknowledge the hard-working men and women of the New Zealand road transport industry, says Road Transport Forum Chief... Read More

Medicinal cannabis trial could be lifesaver

After just three days taking a few tiny drops of a medicinal cannabis oil product, Danny Battershill says his life has changed. The 29-year-old Rodney resident... Read More

Family affair for NZ-born Samoan at Invictus Games

Kiwi. Samoan. Amputee. Soldier. Son. Brother. Partner. Faamanu (Nu) Taulafo Filo Leaana will be tapping into all these elements that make him who he is when he... Read More

Mass ex-military helicopters arrive in Tauranga

One may be forgiven for thinking a large scale military helicopter exercise is underway at Classic Flyers on Tauranga Airport. Tomorrow, five former Royal Air... Read More

Rotorua to enjoy benefit of high performance base

Potential top athletes in Rotorua will now find it easier to stay home to develop their abilities as a result of a newly-announced collaboration between the Bay... Read More

Are We There Yet? An Evening with Jan Tinetti

Former principal of Merivale School and current Labour List MP based in Tauranga, Jan Tinetti will be speaking in Tauranga on Wednesday this week as part of the... Read More

Objections and appeals on council’s representation

It's not too late to share your thoughts on how many councillors should represent you for the next two elections. Every six years the Hauraki District Council... Read More

Earthquake felt throughout the Bay

Western Bay of Plenty residents are reporting feeling an earthquake this afternoon. A post on the Tauranga Area News Online Facebook page says one woman felt... Read More

Car abandoned following Bellevue crash

A heavy police presence is in Bellevue this afternoon as officers search for the occupants of a crashed vehicle. A police spokesperson says a vehicle - which... Read More