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Both lanes now open following truck breakdown

Update, 8.35am: Both lanes are now open following a truck breaking down on Hewletts Road between the Tauranga Bridge Marina and Tasman Quay. "The truck is... Read More

Ministry urges "pause" in surgical mesh use

The Ministry of Health is calling for the use of surgical mesh to treat urinary incontinence to be suspended until further notice. The use of mesh has been... Read More

New measures to prevent crime at Woolworths

Woolworths New Zealand is detailing new measures to make its stores safer for customers and team members across the country. The new measures are a reaction... Read More

Talking brain tumours to raise awareness

When it comes to a negative health diagnosis, most people will know where to turn to for additional assistance and support if they're one of the unlucky people... Read More

Key topics for Tauranga's 10-year plan confirmed

The key topics to be included in Tauranga City Council's 2024-34 Long-term Plan have now been decided and will be open for community feedback later this year. At... Read More

Appeal for information after Mount cars damaged

Police are appealing for information from the public following multiple reports of damage to vehicles in Mount Maunganui on Saturday, August 19. "We are aware... Read More

Hipkins, Luxon neck and neck in new poll

Support for Labour has crashed into the twenties, with National and ACT on course to win the election, according to the 1News-Verian poll. It shows the Labour... Read More

From everyday rubbish to electricity

New Zealand's largest generator of energy from waste last year produced enough electricity to power 25,000 households plus a fleet of electric rubbish collection... Read More

International students flooding back into NZ

The education sector says the country's recovery from the Covid-19 slump in international students is well under way. Education New Zealand - the... Read More

Mortgage payments 65 per cent of Tauranga wages

Mortgage repayments are eating up a large portion of Tauranga homeowners' income, according to the latest CoreLogic Housing Affordability report. Mortgage... Read More

Eight BOP homes make top 100 list

Eight Bay of Plenty homes are being recognised as the best in the country, as part of the top 100 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Competition. The... Read More

Pawsome dog walk in Te Puke

Dog lovers are being urged not to let chilly mornings stop them from getting out for a wander. Western Bay of Plenty animal services team leader Peter Hrstich... Read More