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New track to honour estuarine beauty

Whakatane District is celebrating the addition of another track, to their impressive spread of walking and cycling assets. The walkway officially opened last... Read More

Kemper’s race against time

Kemper Beatson is very clear about what he wants to achieve this year, including completing this weekend's Foundation Clinic Mauao Half Marathon with dad Anthony... Read More

Rugby, galas and movies

Good morning everyone and welcome to Saturday! According to this morning's radio weather bulletin, your umbrella is apparently going to be your best friend today... Read More

Better transport, better health

Tauranga would have 50-52 fewer premature deaths each year and 27-32 per cent lower light vehicle carbon emissions if it had the same level of cycling, walking... Read More

Language school wins prestigious award

Mount Maunganui Language Centre, Tauranga's longest established private English language school, has won a prestigious award for the second year running, the ‘Japan... Read More

Formal talks on climate change

A forum to discuss the effects of climate change has been held in Tauranga today. The Sustainable Backyards Climate Action Speakers Forum focuses on Climate Change... Read More

Grace Hospital helps Harold

Grace Hospital continued its 20 year support of Life Education Trust Western Bay of Plenty Region when it presented a new vehicle to educator Michael Chemis. The... Read More

Fog confused for fire at Mauao

Fog surrounding Mauao on Thursday night was the reason behind a false alarm for Mount Maunganui fire crews. Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson Megan Ruru... Read More

Hardening up over Bella Vista dispute

Attitudes are hardening up on both sides of the Bella Vista homes dispute as the council tells home owners they will receive no more support from April 12. The... Read More

Mayoral mentoring embraced by Cale

Cale Borell wants to be a leader one day and he has already started networking his way to the top. The 19-year-old from Pirirakau hapū in Te Puna, has been chosen... Read More

Thousands support SH2 petition

A petition, supported by nearly 7000 people, protesting the priority given to upgrading State Highway 2 north of Tauranga is being lodged online today. The petition... Read More

Call to dob in Western Bay dumpers

Rubbish bags dumped at the end of roads in the Western Bay will be on dob-in-a-dumper watch. There is a particular problem in the District where people dump pre-paid... Read More