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Weather forecast for the week ahead

MetService has issued a severe weather outlook advisory for New Zealand for the week ahead. A weak ridge of high pressure should extend onto most of New Zealand... Read More

Tiny home compliance nightmare comes to an end

After struggling for 16 months and paying over $40,000 to jump through regulatory hoops, Jane Kay has finally achieved her goal of living in a tiny home on her... Read More

Police seeking help from witnesses

Do you recognise the people in the photo? Police are working to identify this group of people who they believe, alongside others, can assist their enquiries... Read More

Art student's opportunity of a lifetime

The incredible photography of student Grace O'Sullivan is about to tour New Zealand on the 2024 NZQA Level 3 ‘Top Art' annual touring exhibition. Grace... Read More

Things are black and white for Karl

In seven months Karl Tretheway's life has transformed from that of a family man, builder and talented amateur photographer to a harrowing battle with cancer. 'Last... Read More

Speak up if you live in the Western Bay of Plenty

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is encouraging residents from Ōmokoroa, Waihī Beach, Te Puke, Maketu, Kaimai and Katikati to speak up on how they want... Read More

What's on - super heroes, Armageddon, street jazz

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine with southwesterlies... Read More

Growing food resilience this March

From walking the ‘aisles' of your own backyard supermarket, to growing your own lettuce in recycled bottles - there's plenty to learn about food resilience... Read More

Brothers take to the beach for nationals

Two Tauranga brothers are teaming up for the New Zealand Surf Lifesaving Championships - with one at the helm and one taking to the water after years away from... Read More

Armageddon Expo bringing the stars to Tauranga

The Tauranga Armageddon Expo will bring its signature brand of pop culture chaos to the Bay of Plenty region this month, commanding a line-up of celebrities. Among... Read More

Unlocking growth in the Tauriko community

The Tauriko Enabling Works are the first piece of a major transportation and movement project for the Bay of Plenty. This project aims to enable up to 2400... Read More

Road Zero expert speaks on speed limit changes

An international road safety expert says the Government must keep applying targets to reduce road fatalities and serious injuries - and that reversing speed... Read More