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Belly dancing, unleaded fuel and the weather

In today's weather forecast we are expecting a fine day with light winds and sea breezes. It's a one-clothing layer day today with a high of 30 and an overnight... Read More

Search for missing Maketu man continues

The search for a missing 77-year-old Maketu man with dementia is now entering its third day. John Kohi Mohi, also known as Johnny Moses, was last seen on Wilsons... Read More

Damaged equipment causes Tauranga power cut

More than 100 homes in Tauranga had no power for around 10 hours overnight. Damaged equipment caused a power cut to 168 properties in Tauranga, according to... Read More

Promoting organic growing in Tauranga

A primary industries gathering showcasing organics, created a buzz at the Toi Ohomai Windermere Campus. Guest speakers and stall holders attended the event,... Read More

Strong building activity in Tauranga and WBOP

There is no sign of a slowdown in building activity in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty. The latest Priority One figures show Tauranga City Council issued... Read More

Cadbury’s owner is now shrinking lolly packets

The blows keep coming for Kiwi sweet lovers from Cadbury owner Mondelez. ​Now the food giant is slashing the size of many popular Pascall packets of lollies. Jet... Read More

Older renters cutting food to cover costs

Elderly people are skimping on food and doctors' visits to pay for skyrocketing accommodation costs, a study has found. A Victoria University study published... Read More

BOP alumni 2018 Hillary medal recipients

Top vocal performer and former Tauranga Girl's College student Felicity Tomkins and netball player and former John Paul College student Sam Sinclair have been... Read More

Arrest made in Gate Pa

Police have arrested a male this afternoon in the Gate Pa area. Police received reports of a stolen vehicle on State Highway 29 near Welcome Bay. Units were... Read More

Toxic mould closes down school’s building

The Principal of Tahatai Coast School in Papamoa has been in an urgent talks with Ministry of Education officials, after an unacceptable level of mould was discovered... Read More

Council put speed review on hold

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has put on hold a review of speed limits on local roads, pending direction from the New Zealand Transport Agency on its... Read More

Warning for tradies following crash

Tradies are being warned to avoid fly tools in their vehicles following a crash in the Waikato recently. Police attended a crash on Osborne and Kay roads in Hamilton... Read More