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Million Dollar Gumboot arrives at art gallery

The iconic Kiwi gumboot is taking one step forward thanks to Mr G's latest art piece. Graham Hoete, more commonly known as Mr G, is auctioning off his gumboot artwork... Read More

Council looking into Greerton upgrades

Ten months of upgrades to Greerton Village roads and intersections are done, but it seems the job's not finished. Tauranga City Council elected members have now... Read More

Tauranga temperatures remain high for the weekend

Tauranga residents can expect warm weather this weekend. A MetService representative says temperatures will reach 25 degrees. 'It looks like a beautiful weekend,... Read More

Sombre unveiling on Queens Drive in Rotorua

For a faltering second or two, today's unveiling of a restored WWl memorial on Queen's Drive and Oruawhata Drive in Rotorua seemed destined for more than melancholic... Read More

Man stabbed in the neck and chest in Katikati

A man is in a serious but stable condition in Tauranga Hospital this morning after being stabbed in Katikati. Police were called to what police say is a family... Read More

Waihi water ban lifted; Tauranga still to conserve

The Hauraki District Council are praising Waihi and Waikino residents for conserving water as severe water shortages have eased. With the lack of rain and... Read More

‘We are homeless’ say campers at Sulphur Point

Campers at Tauranga's Sulphur Point say they are homeless not freedom campers. This follows 18 complaints laid to the Tauranga City Council by a couple of nearby... Read More

Truck crash blocking Waikato expressway

A truck and trailer unit is blocking both north and south-bound lanes of the Waikato Expressway near Rangiriri, Paddy Road. The truck hit a barrier, continued... Read More

One taken to hospital following Katikati stabbing

UPDATED: One person is in Tauranga Hospital after a stabbing in Katikati tonight. Police were called about 7.30pm, following a report of someone being stabbed... Read More

Fruit fly restrictions nearly at an end

Biosecurity restrictions on Auckland's North Shore following several fruit fly discoveries could be lifted as early as Saturday. A total of five flies have... Read More

Same book sale, new date

It'll still be the same literary extravaganza - one of New Zealand's largest second-hand book sales. For 31 years, the Tauranga Rotary Club's Annual Book Sale... Read More

Sustainable Backyards month kicks off in March

The Sustainable Backyards month run by Envirohub Bay of Plenty kicks off in March. In its 14th year, the programme is offering over 170 events for participants... Read More