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Finding love in aisle four

Some look for bread and milk when they visit the supermarket. These two found love. Chloe Walker and Conrad Moroney met while working at the Bureta Park Woolworths... Read More

Spice it up at Chilean festival!

The Bay of Plenty's Chilean community is gearing up for its biggest celebration of the year - and everyone's invited to the fiesta! The day that Chileans... Read More

Western Bay council shakeup may cut councillors

Western Bay residents will have a Māori ward councillor for the first time next election, while the number of councillors could drop. Residents will be consulted... Read More

SH29 Kaimai Range closures for September

A scheduled closure on State Highway 29 Kaimai Range will take place over 4 nights from Sunday 15 September to Thursday 19 September (5 nights), from 8pm to... Read More

Anton out to arm-wrestle his world title back

Most people arm-wrestle for fun - but for Pāpāmoa's Anton van der Westhuizen it's a serious business. The professional arm-wrestler is determined to defend... Read More

Driving structured literacy in schools

The Minister of Education has released a statement saying the coalition Government is driving confidence in reading and writing in the first years of schooling. 'From... Read More

Officials warn Govt against Treaty Principles Bill

The Ministry of Justice has warned the proposed Treaty Principles Bill isn't "grounded in the Treaty" and relies on a "novel reading" of the founding document... Read More

ACC proposes rises in levies to fund future costs

ACC says rising injury numbers and costs need levy increases Consulting on rises to to all major levies groups - motorist, employer, worker Motor levies... Read More

Pukehina Surf Rescue to fundraise for base

Pukehina Surf Rescue is set to auction a unique, portable home called The Motu to raise funds for the completion of its new clubhouse. This innovative... Read More

Feathers fly in tight race for Bird of the Year

In a major political breaking news earthquake moment, the lead has once again changed in Bird of the Year. The karure Chatham Island robin has lost its top... Read More

Appeal for information after fatal crash, Tapapa

Police investigating a fatal crash in the Tapapa area yesterday would like to speak with any members of the public who witnessed the crash, or movements prior... Read More

New Tauranga crossing to keep children safe

Tauranga school students can now safely cross Fraser St between 17th and 18th Ave, following the installation of a new signalised crossing. Baxter Carlin,... Read More