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Thousands await Tauranga’s largest music event

A two-day reggae festival set to hit Tauragna this weekend is expected to draw thousands of people to the city. One Love is returning to Tauranga Domain on... Read More

Lending laws hearten Christians Against Poverty

Client Advocate Sam Mani says Christians Against Poverty is heartened to see the Commerce Commission take enforcement action against lenders who continue to... Read More

Kiwifruit harvest hiring days with VR

About 17,000 kiwifruit roles need filling in Western Bay of Plenty and two February hiring days are planned to match job seekers with employers. Ministry... Read More

Vessel in its last days following owner dying

Plans are in place for the removal of a vessel rotting and sinking on its mooring in Tairua Harbour. Sadly, the boat's owner has recently passed away. "Last... Read More

Rips and rescues: Omanu lifeguard rescues girl

Flynn Weatherall has rescued a girl from a rip in an incident that could have had a terrible outcome. Flynn was patrolling Arataki beach when he got waved... Read More

Growth in demand for St John services continues

Hato Hone St John has continued to record an increase in demand for its ambulance services in 2023. Last year, emergency call handlers received close to... Read More

Lifeguards weekend wrap with packed beaches

Surf Life Saving New Zealand is urging beachgoers to swim between the red and yellow flags following an incredibly busy weekend. Surf lifeguards rescued 57... Read More

Repair Café back for 2024!

It may be a matter of weeks since Christmas, but the volunteers at Tauranga Repair Café are expecting to be busy fixing broken toys along with the usual... Read More

Beach volleyball tour is back for 2024

The first weekend of the 2024 GJ Gardner Homes NZ Beach Tour at Mount Maunganui has now come to a close following the men's and women's finals on Sunday. In... Read More

Frosts and snow possible for tomorrow

One thing about having more than half of New Zealand in the roaring forties belt of weather means colder Southern Ocean changes happen even in the middle of... Read More

The little girl with a deadly condition

Lisa Jessop was delighted to watch as her baby girl started to crawl, uttering her first words. But then the smiley little girl, with strawberry blonde... Read More

Boaties: don't leave your car parked in the lake

Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Te Arawa Lakes Trust are urgng boaties not to leave their cars parked in the lakes while out in their boats. "If vehicles... Read More