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The four housing projects backed by $100m fund

Four housing developments in Tauranga will be the first delivered by a $100 million fund. The Bay of Plenty Housing Equity Fund launched in 2024, aiming to... Read More

Operation to assist New Zealanders in Middle East

The Government continues to call for diplomacy and dialogue in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said. 'We acknowledge developments in the... Read More

Two Powerball players win $15.08 million

Two lucky Powerball players from Wellington and Invercargill will be celebrating a life-changing win after each winning $15.08 million with Powerball First Division... Read More

Two motorcyclists collide on SH2, Whakamarama

Two motorcycle riders have received minor injuries following a crash on State Highway 2 near Whakamarama. 'Two motorcycles collided on State Highway 2, Whakamarama,”... Read More

Tauranga Sports seizes back Jordan Cup

The pieces of the Baywide Premier Competition jigsaw are falling into place with just two rounds remaining in the regular season. What we know is that Rotorua... Read More

SH2 reopens following crash near Waimana Gorge

Update, 5.30pm: State Highway 2 has reopened following an earlier crash north of Waimana Gorge. "This crash has now been cleared and State Highway 2 has reopened... Read More

Filipino fest celebrates culture and basketball

An annual Filipino basketball tournament that continues to grow in popularity is this weekend bringing together hundreds of players and spectators from across... Read More

SH2 reopens following serious crash near Pukehina

Update, 1.20pm: State Highway 2 has reopened and is under Stop/Go traffic management near Pukehina, following a serious crash. Police said SH2 is now open... Read More

Rotorua chef Tuta Davoren faces arson charge

A man accused of burning down his own home on Fenruss St has appeared in the Rotorua District Court. Tuta Douglas Davoren, listed in court documents as... Read More

Pekatahi Bridge to close for six days for repairs

The winter school holidays mean it's time to wear a few more layers to the beach… But school's out also means maintenance is in for the Pekatahi Bridge. The... Read More

Two BoP schools part of new classroom boost

Maungatapu School and Kawerau South School will soon have new classrooms, easing the pressures of growing school rolls. The two schools are among six... Read More

Pageant finalist contests crown with creativity

As Pāpāmoa resident Hannah Cross takes to the stage next Tuesday, she's hoping her creative talents will make her stand out from fellow contestants in the... Read More