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End in sight for SH2-Ōmokoroa roundabout work

Contractors had moved into the final stages of the Ōmokoroa roundabout project, with work to be completed by the end of March, according to the Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Night works to disrupt parts of Cameron Rd

Tauranga City Council has confirmed it will continue night‑time road maintenance works along Cameron Rd over the next few weeks. The work is happening in... Read More

Te Puna supermarket's expansion in full swing

There's big change taking place behind the familiar frontage of Four Square Te Puna on State Highway 2. Local owners Pritesh and Dipti Bhikha are investing... Read More

Port of Tauranga lifts half-year profit

The Port of Tauranga has increased its first-half profit by 16% to $70.2 million - above market expectations - and has raised its earnings guidance for the... Read More

Family fun at vintage machinery Crank Up day

Tauranga Racecourse will be taken over by tractors and all sorts of farming machinery as the Vintage Family Fun Day and Crank Up is held in the city for the... Read More

New patrol boat launched in Tauranga

A new patrol boat has been launched into service in Tauranga. Local kaumatua Tamati Tata (Ngāi Tamarāwaho) joined with Bay of Plenty Regional Council senior... Read More

Thousands of books await new noses

Book and art lovers are in for a treat this weekend - Rotary Club of Tauranga's annual Book and Art Sale is on. Rotary Club of Tauranga president Sue Boyne said... Read More

Community fun fair at Matahui School

Matahui School is hosting a Community Fun Fair today, from midday to 3pm, promising something for everyone at the school grounds. Principal Mary Woods said... Read More

Tauranga Waldorf School Fair & Open Day returns

Families across the Bay of Plenty are invited to a day of creativity, community and family fun at the Tauranga Waldorf School Fair & Open Day on Sunday, March 1,... Read More

Five leatherback turtles gather off the Mount

A Tauranga local has captured stunning close-up images of five rare leatherback turtles in the waters close to Mount Maunganui this week. Nathan Pettigrew,... Read More

Farmers welcome support but warn criteria tight

While grateful for Government support for weather‑affected farmers, an industry leader says navigating claims may test those in need. Recent weather events... Read More

'Heinous attack': Woman injured in BOP assault

Police are investigating what they called a 'heinous attack” near Whakatāne last night. Eastern Bay of Plenty area investigations manager Detective... Read More