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Dinners and diners

Uber driver Andrew Pound loves the vibrancy of Tauranga city. Once a Baptist minister, he has been with Uber since the company began in the Bay of Plenty more... Read More

New ways for youth to access mental health support

A range of support tools to help young people manage anxiety due to the uncertainty and change caused by COVID-19 are being funded by the Ministry of Health. 'We... Read More

Backpackers make most of NZ after lockdown

Our borders may be closed but some international backpackers are still making the most of their New Zealand travel dreams. There are estimated to be up to 150,000... Read More

Night works & lane closures for SH29A

Night works to remove concrete barriers from State Highway 29A (SH29A), near Baypark, will take place over the next two weeks. Work is scheduled to take place... Read More

Homes of Hope providing stability for children

During lockdown, many families adjusted to new routines with children home full-time. Multi-tasking took on a new meaning, the work-life balance was thrown off-kilter,... Read More

No new cases in New Zealand for one full week

The Ministry of Health says there are no new cases of COVID-19 in the country today, with New Zealand marking a week since the last confirmed case in this country.... Read More

National announces cash incentive for new hires

The National Party has announced a cash payment scheme for business that hire new staff. The scheme will provide a $10,000 cash payment to businesses that hire... Read More

Todd Muller returns to his roots at Apata

Packing and stacking kiwifruit is a potential backup plan for the National Party leader's semi-retirement. Todd Muller has been offered a position at the Apata... Read More

AOS assist with search warrants near Wairoa River

The Armed offenders squad are assisting police with routine search warrants near the Wairoa River Bridge this morning a police spokesperson has confirmed. Earlier... Read More

Tauranga gang member jailed for 12 years

A Head Hunters gang member sentenced to 12 years and one month prison is said to have 'chosen gang life”. But Justice Anne Hinton said that view was 'simplistic”... Read More

Regional Council welcomes national water reforms

The national water reforms announced by the government this week is being welcome by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. 'It's great to have the direction we've... Read More

$75 million town centre proposed for Omokoroa

An application for a privately funded $75 million Omokoroa Town Centre has been submitted to the Western Bay of Plenty District Council for resource consent. The... Read More