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Sprinkler ban in place for Tauranga

A sprinkler ban for Tauranga begins at 9am today, following peak water usage combined with a hot, dry weather forecast. Tauranga City Council is asking residents... Read More

Motorcyclist killed in crash with tractor

One person is dead following a crash between a motorcycle and a tractor in the Bay of Plenty. Police were called to a fatal crash on State Highway 36, between... Read More

Nationwide stop work meeting for DHB admin

PSA union members who work in vital administration and clerical roles at all 20 DHBs around New Zealand will be attending stop working meetings for two hours on... Read More

Police warn of phone scam

Police are asking people to be wary of a telephone scam in which the caller claims to work for the NZ Police and Spark NZ. Ironically, the caller claims to be... Read More

Tauranga horse trainer nearly wins Karaka million

Tauranga horse trainer, Jim Pender, nearly pulled off one of the biggest upsets in New Zealand big race history. His horse the Real Beel, finished second in the... Read More

Estuary health project ahead of schedule

The project to restore estuary health by the Bay of Plenty Council and J Swap Contractors Ltd. is ahead of schedule. To maximise estuary health, freshwater from... Read More

‘Old age not a disease’ says creator of ward cafe

Combatting feelings of isolation in the elderly by increasing social interaction is the idea behind a successful ward-style café being run at Tauranga... Read More

Mt Maunganui surfer gets missing surfboard back

Mount Maunganui surfer, who had a long swim back to shore from Rabbit Island, has been reunited with his missing surfboard. Terrence Simmonds was forced to swim... Read More

Dawn service to commemorate Waitangi Day

A dawn service will be held on Wednesday February 6 at the base of Mount Drury to commemorate the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Treaty of Waitangi. A council... Read More

Water Polo on the Waterfront coming to our shores

Tauranga is hosting the ‘Water Polo on the Waterfront' event in February next year. The Tauranga Water Polo Club has organised the two day event, taking... Read More

Temperatures rise as heatwave continues in BOP

It is set to be another hot and sunny day in the Bay of Plenty today as the heatwave continues to travel over New Zealand. Health warnings have be issued, reminding... Read More

NZ heading to become a cashless society

Wearable technology will be the next major financial tech change for consumer to pay for goods and services, Fintech NZ general manager James Brown says. New... Read More