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King Charles III image to appear on NZ coins

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Te Pūtea Matua has confirmed that New Zealand's circulating and commemorative coins will bear the Commonwealth effigy of King... Read More

Kiwi domination at Crankworx in BOP

After facing wet conditions during the track walk and training sessions on Friday, the weather was in favour of athletes and trail builders alike. Exposed... Read More

Road works continue on SH2 corridor

NZTA Waka Kotahi are asking motorists travelling on State Highway 2 in the Waihī to Tauranga corridor to be mindful and aware of the planned road works programme... Read More

A month of learning in and from the environment

Touring a water treatment plant, making jewellery, managing waste at home, and learning the basics of making tea are all part of Envirohub BOP's month of... Read More

Over 5000 pandemic stories to Covid-19 inquiry

With one week of public submissions still to go, over 5000 stories of the pandemic have been shared so far with the Covid-19 Inquiry, says Inquiry Chair Professor... Read More

100km & counting for Brain Injury Awareness Month

Madeleine Cooper is running 10km everyday of March, Brain Injury Awareness Month, raising money for Brain Injury New Zealand. So far Madeleine has already... Read More

Five nights' closure of SH2 Hewletts Road flyover

Night time southbound road closures are planned this week along Maunganui Road and Hewletts Road while planned roadworks take place. State Highway 2 Hewletts... Read More

Tough cricket semi-finals gridlock decision

The final place in the Versatile Williams Cup semi-finals will be decided by the BOPCA competitions committee, after three teams were locked together in... Read More

Three Tauranga Lotto players each win $19,281

Three lucky Tauranga players will be celebrating after each winning $19,281 with Lotto Second Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The winning... Read More

NZCT funds Te Waiariki Purea for waka ama

New Zealand Community Trust has granted Te Waiariki Purea Trust $43,660 towards the costs of hosting the Secondary School Waka Ama National Championships which... Read More

A feast of culture this month

Tauranga's rich cultural diversity and precious heritage will take centre stage at the end of the month for the 25th Tauranga Multicultural Festival! Held... Read More

Armageddon day two - let's go!

If you've spotted Star Wars Stormtroopers driving around Tauranga this weekend, they're not here to enforce oppressive rule over the galaxy. It's more likely... Read More