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Wagner returns to ND's list for 2024/25

Tauranga's own Neil Wagner is returning to the creases after being announced as part of the Northern Districts Cricket first 15 men's players who have been... Read More

Stormy subtropical low may brush NZ on Saturday

Today is a fairly calm and dry day for many parts of NZ, ahead of more rain on Friday and potentially severe weather in the northeast of the North Island on... Read More

Clogged EDs: People urged to seek alternatives

Health authorities in the Bay of Plenty are urging people to seek alternative healthcare following a high number of people coming to BOP hospitals that don't... Read More

Radio station run from CFS/ME sufferer’s bed

Working from home is the dream for many. Others don't have a choice. Housebound music enthusiast Bradley Simmonds from Ōmokoroa - who suffers from chronic... Read More

Lilah Rosenfeldt wins BOP Young Grower 2024

Lilah Rosenfeldt is the crowned 2024 Bay of Plenty Young Grower. The 26 -year-old trials specialist at Zespri International accepted the prestigious award... Read More

Restraint and force in disability support

The Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner is calling for stronger oversight of the treatment of disabled people living in care, after a report revealed disturbing... Read More

White Island plume a showstopper in clear skies

People in the Bay of Plenty, and visitors to GeoNet's volcano cameras page may have spotted an almost continuous steam and gas plume from Whakaari/White Island... Read More

Police open recruitment to additional applicants

Police is announcing changes to its eligibility criteria which will allow people on their restricted driver's licence to apply to become a Police Officer. Assistant... Read More

New signalised crossing on Fraser Street

Fraser Street will be welcoming a new signalised crossing between 17th and 18th Aves. The construction works will be on weekdays from 7am to 5pm. Construction... Read More

Tauranga marina: Owens threatens legal action

Tauranga mayoral candidate Doug Owens is threatening to take the council he wants to lead to court in a years-long marina dispute that has cost ratepayers... Read More

Final week to vote in the TCC election

With two days to go until ballot boxes close, it's time to choose who you want to run this city. Since voting opened for Tauranga City's 2024 local election... Read More

Underground powerlines for SH29 at Redwood Lane

Underground power lines are going in and around the road and Redwood Lane area as part of the State Highway 29 Tauriko enabling works. The work is to allow... Read More