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Chid Protection unit stalled by lack of data

The country's newest child abuse investigation unit has run into the same problem that contributed to the murder of 5-year-old Malachi Subecz - agencies not... Read More

Young boy home after two brain operations

A 9-year-old Tauranga boy who spent five weeks in Starship hospital for two brain surgeries is home and back to his 'normal, cheeky little happy self again”,... Read More

ACC warns on early‑season winter sport injuries

With winter sports kicking off around the country, ACC is urging players to take time to prepare so they can enjoy the full season, not spend it sidelined. For... Read More

$50k boost brings Maketū Coastguard base closer

A new purpose-built storage shed for Maketū Volunteer Coastguard is a step closer, with BayTrust contributing $50,000 to the project. The new building at... Read More

Chef's bold deep-fried snack scoops double win

Budding chef Paige Nicholls has made Battle of the Snack history, taking out both Judge's Choice and People's Choice at a packed event at Saltwater, Mount Maunganui. Working... Read More

Tauranga Anzac: Times, locations and key changes

Anzac Day commemorations will be held across Tauranga this Saturday, April 25, marking one of New Zealand's most significant days of national remembrance. Tauranga... Read More

Mount businesses grill mayor over support

Mount Maunganui businesses facing ongoing financial pain after January's slip have demanded better council support and communication in a heated meeting. Mayor... Read More

Sold-out passenger train returns after 14 years

Tickets for the first passenger train trip through the Kaimai Tunnel in 14 years sold out in two days. The excursion, run by Glenbrook Vintage Railway,... Read More

Tsunami risk zones shift inland as maps updated

Tsunami evacuation zone maps have been updated across the coastal Bay of Plenty, with significant changes for some areas. Some zones that people should... Read More

Council seeks feedback on Cameron Rd upgrade plan

Public feedback is wanted on plans to upgrade a section of Cameron Rd between the Tauranga Hospital and racecourse. The project includes water service upgrades... Read More

AI-fuelled tenancy claims clog tribunal system

Tenants using artificial intelligence to help them make applications to the Tenancy Tribunal are creating extra work and backlog, one property manager says. Property... Read More

Woman left with leg burns after laser treatment

A woman suffered burns to her legs during a painful laser hair removal treatment by an inexperienced beautician. She was still suffering when she... Read More