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BoP to lead next phase of hazard portal

Nearly 85,000 people have accessed New Zealand's Natural Hazards Portal in the past year, reflecting a growing public interest in understanding and preparing... Read More

Waihī Beach to mark 90 Years of lifesaving

Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services Inc is celebrating 90 years of operation next month with a weekend jam-packed with activities to showcase the club's lifesaving... Read More

New Big Buddy group launches in Tauranga

A new programme supporting teenage boys growing up without fathers has launched in Tauranga, backed by an $8000 grant from the Bay of Plenty Education Trust. The... Read More

Tauranga Arts Festival draws record crowds

Record crowds flocked to Tauranga for a 10-day arts extravaganza that smashed attendance and ticket sales records, cementing the Tauranga Arts Festival as one... Read More

NZSO to bring Summer Brass Tour to Tauranga

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) will perform in Tauranga on December 13 as part of its Summer Brass tour, a concert series featuring the orchestra's... Read More

Emergency open day champions inclusivity

Emergency preparedness is taking an inclusive turn in Whakatāne, with the district's first Emergency Services Open Day set to spotlight accessibility and disability... Read More

Melbourne Cup 2025: Field, odds & tips guide

Melbourne Cup day is upon us. Here are all the details about what you need to know about ‘the race that stops a nation' at Flemington Track, including... Read More

Tauranga player among 29 Lotto winners

A Tauranga Lotto player is celebrating after winning $17,708 in Saturday night's Lotto Second Division draw. The winning ticket was purchased through MyLotto,... Read More

Northwesterly winds to drive up temperatures

After a turbulent October, New Zealand will see a turn to dry and settled weather. The MetService is predicting fine weather for today and tomorrow in Tauranga. However,... Read More

Guy Fawkes fireworks guide: Tips and rules

Get ready for the big bang - Guy Fawkes night is coming up. Why do we still celebrate it, and what are the rules around fireworks? Here's a recap. When... Read More

Tougher dog rules considered to protect wildlife

Tauranga wildlife experts are urging the city council to extend a Mount Maunganui beach dog ban to protect native birds. A year-round ban on dogs at Mount... Read More

Police rule out reviewing breath-test targets

By Sam Sherwood of RNZ Police say there was 'no pressure” on staff to meet alcohol breath test targets and have ruled out reviewing how they are applied,... Read More