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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

No pay for Tauranga councillor on medical leave

Tauranga's Māori ward councillor won't be paid while he is on a leave of absence due to illness. Mikaere Sydney was elected to council in July, but is on... Read More

Praise for rescue response on Mauao

Emergency response crews to a paraglider crash on Mauao are being praised for their quick reactions and co-ordinated teamwork. Surf Life Saving... Read More

Plan change to unlock land for industrial growth

Tauranga City Council has adopted a private plan change which will see rural land in Tauriko rezoned to industrial in order to meet requirements for future industrial... Read More

Work continues to clear slip at Waiotahe Beach

Contractors for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) are continuing efforts today to clear a slip on SH2 at Waiotahe Beach, which has closed the highway between... Read More

Track renewals starting soon at Ōropi bike park

Ōropi Grove Mountain Bike Park will undergo extensive tree harvesting and track upgrades over the next 15 months, to ensure the safety of park users and protect... Read More

Beware of unexpected packages containing gifts

A gift parcel scam operating overseas has made its way to Greerton in Tauranga. Last weekend, police issued a warning via social media of an overseas rise... Read More

Nursing jobs 'ghosted' as Health NZ cuts costs

Nurses working in chronically short-staffed hospitals say staff who go on leave, get sick or quit are not being replaced in many cases. Health New Zealand... Read More

Discussing The Treaty of Waitangi in Tauranga

Due to the tangihanga for the late Kingii Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII, the date for a discussion of The Treaty of Waitangi has been postponed in Tauranga... Read More

Body found in burned car: Police appeal for info

A body found in a burnt-out car between Tokoroa and Taupō last week has yet to be formally identified, police say. The body was found in the front seat... Read More

Coronial inquest into death of Shargin Stephens

'One shot would have been plenty.” These were the words of a lawyer representing the family of Shargin Stephens at the inquest into Stephens' death.... Read More