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Pilot buzzing ahead of Warbirds debut

Flying a helicopter at the Southern Hemisphere's largest airshow will be a 'big deal” for Flying Officer Callum McNally. Originally from south Auckland,... Read More

House fire extinguished in Mount Maunganui

Fire emergency services are responding to a house fire in Mount Maunganui. "We received a call to a house fire at 1.33pm," says Fire Emergency NZ spokesperson... Read More

Tips for avoiding getting the flu this winter

Flu season is back, so here are some tips to help avoid getting sick. 'Winter is always a time when there are lots of bugs and illnesses around, from runny... Read More

Police clamp down on unsafe driving

Police are taking a firm approach to unsafe driving behaviour from travellers going near or far this Easter Weekend. After a disappointing start to the year... Read More

Boost given to help stop freshwater pest spreed

Funding for freshwater biosecurity and boat ramp compliance checks around the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes has been given a boost by Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Additional... Read More

New major award for contemporary art

Acorn Foundation in partnership with Tauranga Art Gallery has today announced the brand new Jann Medlicott Award for Contemporary Art. The $30,000 art prize... Read More

Steer you and your pet clear of an Easter crash

Let's face it: while we all take road safety seriously via buckling up, staying alert, and sticking to speed limits, the area where many fail is safety with... Read More

A new ice cream truck hops into BOP

Any-bunny else egg-cited for Easter? You won't want to miss the one-of-a-kind, Easter themed foodiefeast hopping around Bay of Plenty this month. The... Read More

Rallying recruits for nostalgic radio

Nostalgic melodies and tunes float out on the radio waves, creating foot-tapping beats and smiles across the community. If you have a 'heart and soul for... Read More

Enrol now for the council election

The Electoral Commission is encouraging Tauranga City Council residents to check if they are enrolled to vote - so they're ready for the council election on... Read More

Betty's leap into her 90s

Three generations of Betty Hinds' family turned out at Tauranga Airport for her remarkable dive into the start of her nonagenarian decade. Betty's uplifting... Read More

Government tackling poor classroom behaviour

A report published by the Education Review Office today shows behaviour in New Zealand classrooms is among the worst in the OECD and action is needed, Minister... Read More