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National & Luxon surge as Labour tumbles - poll

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been boosted by the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll that shows his personal support and the National Party's popularity... Read More

Mayoral candidates size up new housing rules

The Government plans a suite of changes to boost housing supply, but three mayoral candidates say help is needed to pay for the necessary infrastructure. Candidate... Read More

Waikato and BOP state highway works for July 2024

State Highway 29 will be a hive of activity at night from Sunday 14 July, with the Kaimai Range closed from 8pm to 3.30am for 4 consecutive nights. 'This... Read More

Local taekwondoins punch their way to gold win

A Tauranga taekwondo team are taking the Korean martial art discipline and turning it into a gold-medal win. The Korean martial art and combat sport involving... Read More

Cold and wet week ahead after anticyclone

Temperatures will drop in a number of places over Friday and Saturday before milder weather comes in next week as high pressure continues to cross the country... Read More

Katikati students treated to early settler life

Athenree Homestead volunteers transform into early settlers of the farming era when teaching students come to visit. For the second year, Katikati College... Read More

Project to show insights into exotic forests

A research project to capture an inventory of all exotic planted forests in New Zealand — to provide a valuable tool for commercial forestry decisions... Read More

Ferry service trial finds favour on the streets

Mount residents and visitors alike are welcoming a new ferry service between Mount Maunganui and Tauranga which could be on the way in 2025. News recently... Read More

Lois Dear: Convicted murderer denied parole

It's been nearly 18 years since 66-year-old Tokoroa school teacher Lois Dear was suffocated to death in her classroom on a Sunday morning. Her killer,... Read More

‘All hell broke loose’, Te Puke man hit by car

'All hell broke loose” in a car the night a Bay of Plenty man was struck down twice - now a jury has the job of deciding whether the driver and front... Read More

The transformative magic of animals

Visits from a four-legged friend can make a big difference to the wellbeing of those in need. Pets Aid Therapy BOP is a registered charitable foundation dedicated... Read More

Budget friendly tips for helping stressed pets

Just like parenting children, caring for dogs and cats is an occasional uphill struggle. Pet behaviour is fluid and can change with their environment, either... Read More