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Councils hold books of condolence

Books of condolence have been made available at Western Bay of Plenty District Council offices and libraries in Katikati, Tauranga and Te Puke following the Christchurch... Read More

One critically injured in SH27 crash

One person has been critically injured following a crash on State Highway 27, north of Matamata. The emergency services are responding to the crash at the intersection... Read More

On a quest for suicide awareness

Conquering Mauao is a challenge in itself, however when you have something pushing you in the back of your mind, it may become possible to climb it 38 times in... Read More

From Tauranga and law, to rugby and Scotland

Tauranga's Mungo Mason has traded textbooks for footy boots as he chases a professional rugby career in his homeland of Scotland. Mungo completed the final semester... Read More

Council scraps pool registration fee

Tauranga City Council has announced they have scrapped a proposed pool registration fee. The $134.20 fee would have applied to the owners of more than 2600 pools... Read More

Blessing to take place on Matata Straights

A partial road closure will be in place along the Matata Straights this Thursday March 21. More than 150 family members of the three workers who were killed... Read More

Rates increase of 3.9 percent in draft annual plan

Tauranga city residents could see a 3.9 percent increase to their rates, if the draft Annual Plan goes ahead. Tauranga City Council will consult with the public... Read More

New World Kawerau closed due to fire

New World Kawerau will not be opening this morning, after a fire broke out in the building in the early hours of the morning. The store has taken to Facebook... Read More

New boat cleaning rules to reduce marine pests

New boat cleaning rules could be introduced in a bid to stop the spread of marine pests in coastal waters around the upper North Island. Northland Council is... Read More

Te Maunga Rail Crossing to be closed this weekend

The NZTA are advising motorist that there could be delays on State Highway 29a and SH2 following planned road works at the rail crossing by Baypark. The road... Read More

Cory Taylor set to impress at surf nationals

The New Zealand Surf Lifesaving Championships are taking place at Mount Maunganui's Main Beach this weekend. The event begins with the masters championships on... Read More

Free blood pressure checks in Tauranga

Tauranga residents are being invited to receive a free blood pressure check at Tauranga Hospital on March 27. The checks are being offered between 2pm and 4.30pm... Read More