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Do you need Bylaw Authority before digging?

Landowners are being reminded to check if they need a Bylaw Authority before doing any digging, planting or building. A Bylaw Authority is written permission... Read More

Parliament protest: Six cases of excessive force

The police watchdog has found officers used excessive force in six incidents during last year's protest and occupation of Parliament's grounds. The... Read More

GRAPHIC: Patient assaulted at Tauranga Hospital

WARNING: This story contains graphic images showing the extent of the woman's injuries. Please view at your own discretion. An 82-year-old woman who went... Read More

One-armed fisherman's revolutionary design

A keen fisherman with one arm has taken it upon himself to design a revolutionary surf-caster. DaCinka is the brainchild of a one-armed New Zealand fisherman... Read More

Hospital staff absences due to Covid-19 wave

Covid-19 is still circulating in New Zealand, with a spike in cases in recent weeks, including within the Bay of Plenty. A number of New Zealand hospitals,... Read More

Parliament repeals Fair Pay Agreements

Parliament has passed the legislation repealing Fair Pay Agreements through its third reading, under urgency. The previous Labour government passed the law... Read More

That's a wrap for Cross-Country champs

The New Zealand Cross-country Championships wound up for 2023 with the third and final round in the Wairarapa on Sunday. Organised at late notice and later... Read More

Celebrity Edge debuts in Tauranga

The highly anticipated Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Edge, the transformational Edge-Series ship, has arrived in Tauranga today. Australia's first cruise... Read More

Squash: New Zealand to play USA in Final 16

New Zealand has qualified for the final 16 of the WSF Men's World Team Championship, following the conclusion of the group stage in Tauranga. With the... Read More

Zespri board chairman steps down

Zespri Board Chairman Bruce Cameron will step down in February after five years in the role and will retire as a Director of Zespri at company's next Annual... Read More

Tauranga business sells, 47 people face job losses

'Disbelief” and 'frightened for our future” are two descriptions from Melba Gourmet Delight's Tauranga employees. Why? Because they have recently... Read More

Wairoa cycleway on SH2 is open

Wairoa cycleway on State Highway 2 between Bethlehem and Te Puna is open just in time for the summer holidays, says Tauranga City Council. The last 800m section,... Read More