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One shot at glory for Wheel Blacks

It's a moment that has been on Gavin Rolton's mind for months. The tetraplegic is sitting alongside his best mates on centre court, listening to the national... Read More

Disposable vapes to be banned this year

The coalition will ban single-use vapes as part of a crackdown on youth vaping, aiming to have all the changes in place by the end of the year. Other measures... Read More

Spotlight on building consent delays

New data submission rules are being introduced to reduce the delays in the building consent system. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says the... Read More

Dredging to deepen challenging boat entrance

Boaties using the Whakatāne River entrance will be relieved that dredging has started on the narrows, where the shallow water has been causing concern. The... Read More

Ministry for Disabled People: funding announcement

Whaikaha, the Ministry for Disabled People has done an inadequate job in conveying changes to disabled people's funding, says Minister for Disability Issues... Read More

Oil spill following car crash on Marine Parade

There is currently an oil leak on Marine Parade following an accident at 4:03pm. A police spokesperson says police are responding to reports of a two-vehicle... Read More

Otago to host Surf Rescue NZ Championships

This weekend, the small town of Waikouaiti in Otago will be abuzz as it hosts the largest Inflatable Rescue Boat competition in the country. The bp Surf Rescue... Read More

What’s new and different this Jazz Festival!

We all enjoy the traditional offerings of the National Port of Tauranga Jazz Festival, but the organising committee is always on a mission to add new, different... Read More

Clash of choirs: Melodic showdown at Baycourt

As the curtain rises on NZ Music Month, Baycourt Community & Arts Centre will transform into a musical battlefield as two choirs go to war. Following its... Read More

Authorities issue warning over Ayurvedic remedies

Medsafe warns the public to be vigilant when consuming Ayurvedic remedies after several cases of poisoning have been reported. Ayurveda is a traditional form... Read More

CATS returns to Baycourt after 15 years

The award-winning musical CATS returns to Baycourt on June 15, with five of the cast who performed in the show in 2009. Amy Lewin who plays the lead role... Read More

Tauranga schools compete in inaugural surf comp

Twenty surfing teams take on the challenge of Maori Bay at Muriwai Beach for the start of the inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival, loving the chance... Read More