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ANZAC Day plans to go ahead

ANZAC Day memorials are still going ahead in Tauranga, says Tauranga City Council Events Manager Gareth Wallis. 'Based on advice received to date from the NZ... Read More

SH2 Elizabeth Street roundabout lights in use

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) will start roundabout metering at the SH2 Elizabeth Street roundabout from today, to help improve the southbound traffic... Read More

Papamoa’s new ‘iconic’ cenotaph

A new war memorial cenotaph is set to go up in Papamoa before Anzac day. Tauranga City Councillor for the Mount and Papamoa Steve Morris says he's pleased with... Read More

Poukai at Huria Marae

The Maori king and more than 400 people attended the annual Poukai at Huria Marae recently. This is the 61st year that the marae has hosted the event. Flags were... Read More

Life threatening injuries after truck rolls in BOP

A person has sustained life threatening injuries after a truck rolled on a Bay of Plenty highway. Emergency services were alerted to the crash on State Highway... Read More

$15 million up for grabs this weekend

Powerball and Strike have both rolled over, meaning there is a combined prize pool of $15.4 million up for grabs on Saturday. Powerball was not struck this... Read More

Firearms Amendment Bill passes final reading

The Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Magazines and Parts) Amendment Bill introduced after the 15 March shootings at two Christchurch mosques has passed its final... Read More

A weekend of fine arts and creativity

Trustpower Baypark Arena will be transformed into a creative hub, with Brazilian dancers, tattoo artists and other performers ready to descend this weekend. ... Read More

NZ Fur seal visits Whitianga property

A New Zealand Fur seal named Ferdinand has made his way up to a home near the Whitianga waterways today. The Conservation Volunteers Coromandel Facebook page... Read More

Waihi lifeguards honoured for saving stroke victim

Volunteer surf lifeguards from Waihi Beach Lifeguard Service have been awarded with the national BP Rescue of the Month award for plucking a man from the surf... Read More

Crash on Welcome Bay Road

A crash has been reported between two cars on Welcome Bay Road near Papamoa. A police spokesperson confirmed the crash was initially reported to Fire and Emergency... Read More

Tauranga parkrun celebrate first anniversary

Tauranga's parkrun group are celebrating their first birthday on Saturday, April 27. Parkrun is a global phenomenon where members of the community come together... Read More