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BOP mum with AVCS headed to Germany for surgery

Bay of Plenty mother Pam Coburn says she faces a 'death sentence” - expecting to die within the next five years if she does not pay $180,000 to travel... Read More

A Free Tree Day for Tauranga residents

Tauranga residents can pick up a free native tree this Sunday, June 9, to plant on their property and help boost the city's canopy cover. Tauranga currently... Read More

Donate to those sleeping under the stars

A community group which feeds people from all walks of life twice weekly in Tauranga is running a campaign to collect sleeping bags and tents to keep our most... Read More

What's on - markets, car show, art, music

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine day apart from... Read More

Tenant nearly loses home due to benefit repayments

A tenant who fell behind on rent while trying to get off the benefit and into work has been told by the Tenancy Tribunal that she must pay her arrears back at... Read More

What's the deal with sick leave changes?

The government has proposed changes to sick leave rules, which could mean that part-time workers are entitled to less. Here's what you need to know about... Read More

Further funding for private radiology services

Thursday's announcement of a '$30 million radiology boost” is a welcome sight for those patients with limited access to free radiology services. However,... Read More

How firefighters cope with the trauma of crashes

Drunk driving crashes leave a trail of hurt, loss and carnage in their wake, yet the number of people caught over the limit on Bay of Plenty roads is rising.... Read More

Nitrous oxide overdose warning

An woman who lost the movement of her legs after inhaling nitrous oxide is urging the government to regulate the retail supply of the gas. Known on the streets... Read More

Council welcomes refreshed growth plan

A refreshed plan for the long-term growth of the Western Bay of Plenty is being endorsed by Tauranga City Council. SmartGrowth is a collaboration between... Read More

Kiwifruit growers celebrate bumper crop

Kiwifruit growers are celebrating a record crop for the 2024 season. New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc, NZKGI, says with only small volumes left to be picked... Read More

Police monitoring gathering in Ōpōtiki

Additional Police will be in Ōpōtiki this weekend, monitoring the planned gathering and memorial ride in the area, says Eastern Bay of Plenty, acting area... Read More