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The circus is coming to town

The annual New Zealand Juggling and Circus Festival is coming to Tauranga. In its 27th year, the national festival is taking place at the Aongatete Outdoor Education... Read More

When pet becomes pest in Bethlehem

A colony of turtles, established in the Carmichael Reserve, right here in Tauranga? Well-known and respected local conservationist and writer Ann Graeme was skeptical... Read More

Big year ahead for O’Dea brothers

They may be 18 months away, but the 2020 Olympic Games are very much occupying the minds of Tauranga's beach volleyballing brothers, Ben and Sam O'Dea. Bronze... Read More

Gain some anti-abduction skills in Tauranga

The nightmare many parents worry about was captured in the immortal words of Liam Neeson's character Bryan Mills from the film Taken. 'What I do have are a very... Read More

Measles warning for Bay of Plenty residents

With recent cases of measles in our region and students returning to school, the Bay of Plenty Medical Officer of Health is urging parents to ensure their children... Read More

KiwiRail taking action to prevent scrub fires

KiwiRail says it's taking extra steps to deal with a rise in the number of scrub fires sparked by trains in the Mount Maunganui area. Firefighters have attended... Read More

MP’s reminded to do their job

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller is calling for some important issues facing the country to be elevated above politics. He wants collaboration between political parties... Read More

New-look shooting end for Magic

With their defensive strike power back on deck, it's at the shooting end where the Magic have undergone the biggest change heading into the 2019 season. ... Read More

Timber company fined $680k for serious injuries

Two similar health and safety failings within three months have cost Rotorua timber company Claymark Limited over $680,000 in fines, reparations and costs. WorkSafe... Read More

Scholarship opportunity for Tauranga students

The University of Waikato have an accommodation opportunity for students in financial need. The opportunity is open to students residing in the Mayfair Court... Read More

Farmers managing nutrients to protect local lakes

Farmers from the Rerewhakaaitu community are taking practical steps to protect water quality in their local lakes. They have worked with Bay of Plenty Regional... Read More

Driver shortage affecting bus network

A shortage of drivers is impacting services on the new Tauranga/Western Bay of Plenty bus network. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is considering reviewing... Read More