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Reminder to know your fishing rules this summer

Summer's here and if you're among the hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders who enjoy recreational fishing, it's important that you know the rules for the... Read More

Progress on Katikati elder housing makeover

iLine Construction have the task of giving Katikati's Heron Crescent elder housing a makeover. The Mount Maunganui-based company have been awarded the design... Read More

Opening hours changes for council services

Opening times are temporarily changing for a number of Tauranga City Council services. Most Council offices will close at midday on Friday, December 22,... Read More

Three arrests following aggravated robbery

Police are making enquries to locate a fourth person after arresting three others following a robbery in Hamilton last weekend. Police have arrested three... Read More

New Coastguard vessel arrives in Tauranga

In a maritime milestone, the new Coastguard boat for Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard has made its grand arrival into Tauranga Harbour. The new TECT Rescue vessel,... Read More

If you’re in doubt – stay out!

A veteran of Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service is reminding beach-goers to stay safe in the surf this summer after he pulled two people from the water at Mount Main... Read More

Relief key Coromandel bridge able to reopen early

A man who has spent months working security on State Highway 25A in Coromandel says he's extremely relieved the Taparahi Bridge was able to reopen ahead... Read More

Police impound four Greazy Dog motorcycles

Cambridge Police have this week impounded four motorbikes belonging to members of the Greazy Dogs motorcycle gang, following two instances where gang members... Read More

One pool gains while another drains

A pool facility that's served a Tauranga community for more than 50 years is to be replaced by a new aquatic centre over the other side of town. The move by... Read More

Bid to reduce orthopaedic wait lists

Te Whatu Ora is aiming to drastically reduce surgery waitlists for orthopaedic patients, by offering them physiotherapy instead. A trial across Bay of Plenty,... Read More

Can you spot a fake banknote?

Police are warning retailers to be extra wary of counterfeit cash over the busy holiday period. A number of counterfeit notes have been reported around New... Read More

A bed for Christmas in Tauranga

In a heart-warming display of community generosity, Trinity Wharf Tauranga has chosen compassion over waste. The owners of the renowned hotel are making a... Read More