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Calls to help struggling families in Tauranga

More than 120,000 people nationwide are approaching the Salvation Army for help each year. The Salvation Army believes part of the answer to ending poverty lies... Read More

Investigations into BOP children deaths ongoing

The investigations into the injuries and deaths of three Bay of Plenty children are still ongoing. Police are currently investigating the death of a two-year-old... Read More

Frustrating day at Genoa World Cup Series

It was a day of delays and deferrals as light winds plagued the second day of racing at the Hempel World Series regatta in Genoa. Alex Maloney and Tauranga's... Read More

Driver dies following SH35 crash

One person has died following a crash on State Highway 35, near Opotiki. A ute was involved in the single-vehicle crash about 1.50pm on Tuesday. In a statement... Read More

Both rain and shine this Easter

Tauranga residents can expect a mixed bag of weather this Easter weekend. A MetService spokesperson says the weekend starts off as fine, but it will deteriorate... Read More

Carjacking during police pursuit

Four people are in police custody after a pursuit and carjacking, The incident began when police noticed a stolen vehicle in Ngatea area at around 4.30pm... Read More

Tauranga Council makes changes after Bella Vista

Tauranga City Council has made "significant" changes to its operations since the failure of the Bella Vista subdivision. A report presented to Council on Tuesday... Read More

Importer fined $20,000 for unsafe toys

A toy importer has been fined $20,000 for selling toys that were unsafe. Haiwing International Limited had previously pleaded guilty to two representative charges... Read More

Staff taking advantage of Easter holiday loophole

Some employees are making the most of an Easter holiday loophole that will see them with 10 days off work, but others say they'll be the ones picking up the... Read More

Keep pets safe this Easter

The Easter weekend means family, friends and fun, however the SPCA are reminding pet owners to keep an eye on their furry friends around food. The SPCA say many... Read More

New art exhibition opens in Tauranga

A new art exhibition has officially opened in Tauranga. Mayor Greg Brownless opened the Finding Beauty Exhibition in Our Place on Monday April 15. The exhibition... Read More

Radioactive tracer delay costing patients

A glitch in the system which produces the country's PET radiopharmaceuticals or tracers is causing major problems for cancer patients. Hamilton Radiology chief... Read More