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Anger over proposed rating change

Rotorua lakeside property owners have expressed concern about a rating change aimed at Airbnb-type accommodation providers, saying it will result in a 'huge... Read More

Fish dealer fined over inaccurate sales records

A fish dealer who failed to provide accurate sales records for the pāua he was purchasing has been fined $2000 and ordered to do 40 hours community work. The... Read More

Police seek information after Four Square burglary

Bay of Plenty Police are seeking information about the burglary of a Tokoroa shop on Sunday, April 20. Police would like to speak to a man, who may be able... Read More

State Highway 2, Minden, is congested after crash

State Highway 2, Minden is slightly blocked after a collsion. "A two vehicle crash on SH 2, Minden was reported around 11.55am. "There are no reports... Read More

Two vehicle collision on Totara Street

Contractors are being called to tow the vehicles related to a crash in Mount Maunganui. A police spokesperson says there has been a two-vehicle collision... Read More

Tauranga homeowners face 7 per cent rates rise

Tauranga's median rates rise for residential properties is seven per cent after the commission signed off on the city's long term plan. This will be an extra... Read More

Redesigned intersections planned for Arataki

A single-lane central roundabout at the Girven Road-Maranui Street intersection and redesigning Oceanbeach Road is set to be built in the aim of improving access... Read More

A growing problem: Tool thefts rise in Western Bay

Tool thefts continue to be a growing problem across the region, according to police and Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support. Building and construction... Read More

NZ still in World Longboard Championship

The New Zealand Longboard Team has dwindled to half after the first three days of competition at the International Surfing Association World Longboard Championship... Read More

Appeal to sustain environmental programmes

Iconic charity educating future Tidy Kiwis launches urgent appeal to sustain environmental programmes. Keep New Zealand Beautiful, a charity empowering young... Read More

Parking breach saga after McDonald’s visit

An afternoon catch-up over coffee at Te Puke McDonald's in January turned into a bit of a nightmare for two women. Te Puke's Lynne Robertson and Jacqui Cavit... Read More

Medical items stolen in dental trailer burglary

Medical items, including an AED defibrillator, have been taken from a dental trailer and police are appealing for information about the burglary. The burglary... Read More