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Dog attack on beach, victim wants dogs secured

A recent dog attack on a local beach is highlighting the need for dogs to be secured. Tauranga City Council team leader of animal services Brent Lincoln says... Read More

Blueberry theft: Workers set to lose pay

Hundreds of kilograms of blueberries stolen from a Hawke's Bay orchard will likely be sold at street markets across the country. Workers at Bay Blueberries,... Read More

Stick below the limit and stay alive

More than 30 people died on Bay of Plenty roads last year, and Bay of Plenty Road Policing Manager Inspector Logan Marsh doesn't want see any more deaths on... Read More

Business backlash to parking concerns

In a move that has left local business owners in a Tauranga shopping plaza feeling blindsided, Tauranga City Council is proceeding with plans to remove roadside... Read More

SH1/SH29 safety improvements hit high gear

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) says work on a programme of safety improvements on SH1, Karāpiro continues to be a priority this year, with contractors... Read More

Speed shear at Whakamārama

Some of New Zealand's top shearers will have their hand piece ready to race this Saturday, January 13, as the 22nd Te Puna Speed Shear gets underway 5.30pm. Spokesperson... Read More

Two-vehicle collision on Hull Road

Reports are coming in of a crash on Hull Road. Police spokesman says the collision involved two vehicles. The crash was reported to Police at 1:29. No... Read More

Road closed after logging truck rolls

A road is closed in Taupo after a logging truck crash. A police spokesperson says Lake Terrace near the SH1 intersection is closed as a logging truck has... Read More

Avo festival predicted to break records

The much-anticipated Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival is happening this weekend. Large crwods are expected to be drawn to Uretara Domain from noon... Read More

Discoloured water flowing from Tauranga taps

Discoloured water is flowing out of taps in Tauranga CBD homes and businesses. A water mains break in the Tauranga CBD overnight, Thursday, 11 January 2024,... Read More

NZ's biggest worm farm: Town fed-up

A Kawerau resident has described the smell wafting over the town from a nearby worm farm as like "pungent, raw sewage". Mike Burrell is one of at least 37... Read More

Elite women’s field for 2024 Tauranga Half

This year's Calley Homes Tauranga Half has assembled an incredible elite women's field with two top internationals and two local legends on the start line at... Read More