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Hunt neighbour 'sick of’ hounds howling at 2am

A Rotorua man says his daily wake-up call is the 'horrendous noise” of howling from more than 30 hounds. After more than two years of complaining... Read More

Sand art installation to promote Te Reo

The public are invited to come and witness the creation of the iconic Māori Language Week logo on Mount Maunganui main beach this weekend. A group of creatives... Read More

Electricity warning after frigid snap

Transpower is urging local power generators and lines companies to make more power available for Kiwis after a cold snap hit the country this week. A... Read More

Flying the flag for their islands at AIMS

As shuttlecocks flew across and over nets, and scores were counted, a navy-blue flag with a circle of white stars hung proudly from the stands. Behind it, a... Read More

More than 100 charges in Comanchero investigation

NZ Police say they have dealt a "considerable blow" to the Comanchero Motorcycle gang after 137 charges were laid following a three year investigation. 'Police... Read More

Draft critical minerals list for consultation

A draft list of minerals deemed essential to New Zealand's economy and strengthening its mineral resilience has been released for consultation, Resources Minister... Read More

Local waste-reduction and sustainability

Tauranga City Council is pleased to announce the recipients of this year's Resource Wise® Community Fund. A total of $119,000 has been awarded to ten... Read More

Success of Whitianga Oceans Festival 2024

Hot on the heels of its recent NZ Event Awards win, the Whitianga Oceans Festival celebrated another success last weekend. The festival won the event award... Read More

Work continues to clear slip at Waiotahe Beach

State Highway 2 is now open with a reduced speed limit at Waiotahe Beach. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) thanks road users for their patience. Some... Read More

Adams third as surfing makes its Aims Games bow

Surfing has successfully carved its way into the Zespri AIMS Games, with 61 groms putting on a show despite tricky conditions at Tay Street Beach in Mount... Read More

More than 750kg of clothing diverted from landfill

A $1 second-hand clothing sale run by University of Waikato students and Envirohub has diverted over 750kg of clothing from landfill and raised $2,500 for Turning... Read More

Old is the New Black – Through the Lens

Old is the New Black is a photography competition designed to break down the walls of ageism, tearing down stereotypes and shining a spotlight on Tauranga's... Read More