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Public meeting to address SH2 concerns

People concerned about the state of State Highway 2 are being encouraged to attend a public meeting in Omokoroa this weekend. Organised by Bay of Plenty MP Todd... Read More

Animal welfare complaints hit record high

The number of animal welfare complaints has spiked with the SPCA receiving more than 8000 complaints relating directly to dogs in 2017. On the back of this, the... Read More

Report points to ’energy hardship’ for households

A government document released today shows more than 100,000 households are experiencing "energy hardship", spending more than 10 percent of their average income... Read More

Report: Government failing te reo in schools

The success of te reo Māori at schools is falling heavily on the shoulders of whānau, and the government should be doing more, a new report says. The Council... Read More

Baycourt under new guidance

Baycourt Community and Arts Centre and Tauranga City Council is welcoming new talent onto their staff list. The organisation has recently appointed James Wilson... Read More

Charity dinner with a difference

The Bay of Plenty community are being encouraged to enjoy a night in with family and friends on Saturday October 13 to raise money for Dress for Success's latest... Read More

TCC approves Psychoactive Substances policy

The Psychoactive Substances (Local Approved Products) Policy has been adopted in a move council says it 'to protect the Tauranga community should any of those... Read More

Tauranga Primary School’s new mural unveiled

The more you look at it, the more you see and if you look close enough you might see Where's Wally. Tauranga Primary School's new mural got unveiled today and... Read More

Search on for Coromandel Youth MP

The search is on for an energetic, passionate young person to become the voice of Coromandel's youth in the 2019 Youth Parliament in Wellington. Can you see... Read More

Olympian inspires next generation at AIMS Games

Olympian Dylan Schmidt doesn't remember much about competing at the AIMS Games in 2008 - except that he won. The New Zealand gymnastic trampoline exponent... Read More

Name suppression for BOP murder accused

The man charged with the murder of a woman found dead on Rotorua school grounds has been remanded in custody without plea. The 19-year-old, who cannot be named... Read More

Compressor fire at Mount tyre shop

Staff at Tony's Tyre Service in Mount Maunganui had to stop what they were doing when a compressor caught fire this morning. Fire and emergency services are currently... Read More