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Veterans’ Affairs roadshow stops in Tauranga

Veterans' Affairs is bringing its support services to the Bay of Plenty this month. The roadshow gives current and former New Zealand Defence Force personnel... Read More

Heavy traffic: Two car crash on SH29

Motorists are being urged to avoid State Highway 29A near Maungatapu Bridge after a crash caused heavy traffic delays this afternoon. Police said they were... Read More

Coromandel fishers back new rockpool ban

Prominent fishery figures in the Coromandel have endorsed the Government's indefinite ban on collecting certain sea creatures along the district's shorelines... Read More

Community urged to muster its metal this Sunday

Western Bay of Plenty residents wanting to rid their backyards of rusty, old metal items can do so this Sunday - and support a Te Puna community project at the... Read More

Tauranga invests $3.1m in crematorium upgrade

A new, larger cremator and upgraded facilities are set to be built at Pyes Pā Memorial Park. Tauranga City Council is investing $3.1 million in a project... Read More

Community celebration to mark new library opening

Sponsored Content Te Ao Mārama Tauranga Library and Community Hub will open its doors later this month, with a dawn blessing and civic ceremony on Friday,... Read More

For the birds, bush and Bay

Could the Bay of Plenty one day become predator free? That's the ambitious vision being put to the community at a public meeting this weekend, where locals... Read More

Police report: Warning about Facebook scams

Katikati Police is warning the local community to be aware of Facebook scams, with many false profiles circulating on the online platform. Please ensure care... Read More

Louis Baker back on Mount stage after 5 years

Louis Baker is back on stage in Mount Maunganui this month, bringing his new album Trouble as part of his first headline tour in five years. The Wellington... Read More

Tauranga barber backs families with free cuts

For some families, a haircut is one more expense in an already stretched budget. Tauranga barber Spencer McNeil wants to change that, offering free cuts... Read More

Karangahake Gorge to close next week

State Highway 2 through the Karangahake Gorge is to close for five days next week. The highway will be closed between 9am and 4pm daily from Monday to Friday,... Read More

Temperatures to reach mid-20s before rain arrives

Bay of Plenty residents can look forward to a warm and largely settled weekend. Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-20s before rain arrives late... Read More