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BOP quake felt by hundreds in North Island

A magnitude 5 earthquake was felt in the North Island early this morning, but at a depth of 159 kilometres it was classed as a weak one. It was centred 30... Read More

New food hub opens in Pāpāmoa

The opening of the new Pāpāmoa Food Hub this week in Pāpāmoa East is good news for people suffering from rising living costs and soaring mortgage rates. 'There... Read More

Zany Zeus halloumi cheese recalled

New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Zany Zeus Limited in its recall of a specific batch of its Halloumi cheese due to the possible presence of Bacillus cereus. Zany... Read More

The gloves are off again

Robert Steedman has managed to wrangle a team of his Vale Street neighbours to join his fundraiser Challenge Quiz. And he's been working on businesses,... Read More

SH2, Whakamārama night works to start

Road rehabilitation night works near Whakamārama in the Western Bay of Plenty on State Highway 2 will start in early March at Te Karaka Stream bridge, and people... Read More

Celebrate Children’s Day!

A free, fun day out for the whole family is on offer this Sunday, March 3, as Tauranga City hosts a hive of performances, face painting, arts and craft activities,... Read More

Music therapy - legacy of accidental activist

Famously known for singing the New Zealand national anthem at Twickenham Stadium in Te Reo Māori, Dame Hinewehi Mohi calls herself an accidental activist. Despite... Read More

Vehicle crash, SH2 near Aongatete

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a vehicle crash on State Highway 2 at Aongatete. "Police responded to reports of a single vehicle crash... Read More

An even playing field for sport fees

While some outdoor sports groups are up in arms about council's proposed fee hikes for sport ground use, some indoor groups are welcoming the fees to create... Read More

First-time buyers going to extreme lengths

First-time buyers are going to extreme lengths to get into their first homes, from living with their parents for nine years to buying in different islands and... Read More

AirNZ sorry for charging $13,000 for flight change

Air New Zealand has admitted it made a mistake when it tried to charge two US tourists $13,000 to change their flights after one of them received a grave medical... Read More

Third Culture Film Festival in Tauranga

The Third Culture Film Festival, previously run successfully in Hong Kong, has this year attracted 200 film entries from around the globe and New Zealand. Making... Read More