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Community centre head resigns

Katikati Community Centre's general manager Nicky Austin has resigned and will head into the Bay of Plenty's rowing world next year. Austin said her... Read More

Food is often the doorway to Super Support

Sponsored content For many older people in Tauranga, asking for help starts with a simple statement: 'I need some help with food”. Super Support... Read More

Scrap metal fundraiser tops $100k for Te Puna

A community scrap metal fundraiser has pushed Te Puna Rugby Sports and Cultural Club's building fund beyond the $100,000 mark. Volunteers collected almost... Read More

Ratepayer fined after bomb scare

A disgruntled ratepayer who sparked a bomb scare at Whakatāne District Council after abandoning a suitcase inside its office doors last year has been fined,... Read More

Steam and gas plumes rise from White Island

GeoNet says steam and gas plumes are rising from Whakaari/White Island. The plumes were first spotted six days ago at the island which erupted in 2019, killing... Read More

Teeing off for youth mental health

Tauranga businesses and golf enthusiasts have a chance to rub shoulders with sporting personalities and musicians on the fairway while making a difference to... Read More

Tauranga mowing crews tackle spring growth surge

Tauranga residents may notice parks, reserves and roadsides looking a little overgrown as council mowing crews battle the annual spring growth surge. Tauranga... Read More

SH29 closures and detours ahead for Tauranga

Tauranga motorists are being warned to expect overnight closures and detours on State Highway 29/Takitimu Drive Toll Road in early November as crews carry out... Read More

Pāpāmoa man jailed over magic mushroom haul

When police searched Ben Mayo's house, they found hundreds of pre-packed and vacuum-sealed bags of magic mushrooms, weighing almost 12kg, in his wardrobe,... Read More

Wardens face abuse at slip cordon

Māori Wardens protecting Mauao say they have been spat at, had bottles and food thrown at them and dealt with repeated cordon breaches. Since the fatal Mauao... Read More

Settled weather, warmer days ahead for BOP

Bay of Plenty residents can look forward to a largely settled and increasingly warm week. A slow-moving high-pressure system keeps much of the North Island... Read More

Free, family-friendly fun to light up Katikati!

Katikati will light up with a new, free, family-friendly event next month as Spark in the Park comes to life on November 6 at Moore Park from 5pm to 9pm. Hosted... Read More