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Artwork from those living with Alzheimer’s

Bay of Plenty artists are collaborating with local people living with Alzheimer's to create artwork to show in a first-of-its-kind exhibition to open in Tauranga... Read More

Accident: Man can no longer use right hand

Tauranga father Mate Glamuzina broke 10 ribs, punctured his lungs, shattered his vertebrae and lost use of his right hand after an e-scooter accident in... Read More

Severe weather expected over NZ next week

Another very large area of low pressure is growing just west of New Zealand and will bring some severe weather to NZ next week. WeatherWatch.co.nz says this... Read More

Tauranga students solve a fishy problem

Entrepreneurial Year 13 students from Ōtūmoetai College have created a product that washes away the long-held woe of many a fisherman. 'We're selling soap... Read More

Lifeguards honoured at Tauranga awards ceremony

Lifeguards from around Bay of Plenty and Coromandel have been recognised for their accomplishments in the annual Awards of Excellence. Held at the Papamoa... Read More

Greerton cracking down on antisocial behaviour

Greerton Village is cracking down on its alcohol-free area policy and anti-social behaviour by reminding citizens to always report incidents to the Police and... Read More

Trevor Bentley’s early maritime Tauranga

Having two books on the go is part of Dr Trevor Bentley's usual work process, knocking out a book every two years on average. With each themed historical... Read More

Council adds public forums for first time

The Rotorua Lakes Council has introduced public forums to its meetings for the first time - but speakers will have to stick to rules. While some councillors... Read More

Chapel St and Maxwells Rd crossing upgrade

Upgrades to the pedestrian crossing near the Chapel St and Maxwells Rd intersection in Tauranga to a staggered signalised crossing is underway. Tauranga City... Read More

New emergency hub for Ruapehu

In true Search and Rescue fashion, a carabiner and rope took the place of a ribbon for cutting at the launch of the new Central Plateau Emergency Management... Read More

Coromandel state highways get $21m boost

Coromandel state highways will get $21 million in Government funding as works continue in the region following the devastating effects of Cyclone Gabrielle. Transport... Read More

Ben Hurley to MC kiwifruit’s 65th bash

It was 65 years ago that the kiwifruit was born. Brought to New Zealand in the early 20th century, before 1959 it was known as the Chinese gooseberry. In... Read More