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Mural "refreshes" Tauranga bank building

The owner of the building housing the TSB Bank in the heart of Tauranga's city centre is proud to announce the commencement of an exterior mural, crafted by... Read More

Fine, but blustery weather ahead

The end of the year is fast approaching, and the big question on everyone's mind is what will the weather be like on Christmas Day? While the forecast... Read More

Tauranga Art Gallery calls for $200,000

While it might be free to gawk at the art, the gallery that these works hang in needs the extra dosh to keep the creativity flowing. Tauranga City Council... Read More

Gang member jailed for retribution killing

A Mongrel Mob member who shot and killed a Tauranga man to exact retribution for killing of a fellow gang member the month before, has been sentenced to life... Read More

"Small pot of funds" for Whakaari eruption victims

A court has been told there will not be enough money to properly compensate the survivors and families of victims of the deadly Whakaari White Island eruption. Seven... Read More

NZ catch limits under review

Fisheries New Zealand is asking for feedback on proposed changes to catch limits and other settings across a range of Aotearoa New Zealand's fisheries as part... Read More

Government to repeal Three Waters legislation

The Government is planning to restore council ownership and control of water assets to give much needed clarity to the local government sector by repealing and... Read More

Charity shocked over toy fight

It was meant to be a positive event: a toy giveaway, organised by a charity hoping to ease the load for families at Christmas. But it ended in pushing and... Read More

Regional council considers selling port shares

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is considering selling some of its stake in the profitable Port of Tauranga. The regional council holds a 54.1 per cent shareholding... Read More

The life of WOW’s Mike Ward on film

A lyrical, informative and unique film ‘A Different Living', illuminating the everyday life of Nelson artist, athlete and politician Mike Ward is being... Read More

Fruit and vegetables help food price fall

Many New Zealanders may be able to include more fruit and vegetables on their festive menus thanks to a significant drop in the cost of produce. The latest... Read More

Police dog graduation: May the paws be with you

Eight new police patrol dog teams are now trained up and ready to go after graduating from the New Zealand Police Dog Training Centre in Trentham on Wednesday,... Read More