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Serious crash on SH35

A serious crash is being reported on State Highway 35, near Omaio, this afternoon. "A serious crash has been reported in this area," says an alert from the NZTA. "Emergency... Read More

New workers help kiwifruit industry in BOP

Around 250 people have successfully applied to vary the conditions of their visitor visas to work in the labour shortage declaration in the Bay of Plenty and extension... Read More

Two fires in Welcome Bay in two days

Firefighters have been called to a second fire in Welcome Bay today, almost 24 hours after a large scrub fire in the same area. Around 1pm, firefighters were... Read More

Counting the social cost of crashes

A report outlining the social cost of road crashes highlights the enormous impact death and serious injury have on New Zealand and New Zealanders, says Associate... Read More

Farewell to the last cruise ship of the season

The last cruise ship of the season will disembark from the Port of Tauranga this evening. The Noordam will leave the harbour around 5.30pm, signalling the end... Read More

Obsession drives latest purchase for Shot Darts

A new piece of machinery has firmly positioned Katikati's Shot Darts as a leader in the international darts industry. The recently purchased titanium plating... Read More

Tauranga Council adopts water supply bylaw

Tauranga City Council has adopted the Water Supply Bylaw 2019. The Water Supply Bylaw sets rules for accessing and using Council's water supply, protecting the... Read More

Minor crash at Barkes Corner

A minor crash has occurred on Barkes Corner this morning. A police spokesperson says it was a minor nose to tail at the roundabout. 'A vehicle rear ended a... Read More

Drink-driving sting shocks police

The number of drink-drivers caught during a blitz in a small Waikato town has horrified police. Drivers in Tirau, which has a population of around 800, kept... Read More

BOP women’s rugby off to an exciting start

Whakarewarewa and Rangiuru will both be ruing missed opportunities after their round one clash in the Baywide Women's Club Rugby Championship. Both sides get... Read More

Plea for people to follow road safety basics

People are being urged to follow the basics of road safety when travelling around the country. In the Bay of Plenty, 15 people have been killed since January... Read More

Lifting the cloud on domestic violence

David White is sharing his powerful story on domestic and family violence at St Peters Church in Tauranga this evening. Tauranga is one of the stops on... Read More