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Tauranga arena for planning challenges

Water quality and availability, rapid urbanisation, and the impact of natural hazards and climate change are the top three planning issues to be addressed at the... Read More

Dog missing from fatal crash scene

Police are seeking witnesses to a fatal crash on State Highway 2 at Waikino, in Karangahake Gorge. Rotorua 19-year-old Kelsey Runga died as a result of the crash... Read More

Using experience to help others

Open heart surgery hasn't slowed Yvonne Flett down - in fact, it's given her the kick-start she needed to continue following her passion for helping people. The... Read More

School year without National Standards

The Government scrapping the National Standards, means Bay of Plenty schools will no longer be required to use the reporting system this year. Organisations like... Read More

People focus in dairy women’s conference

Finding the right people for their business and finding the time to manage them once employed are among the big issues facing dairy farmers, which is why this year's... Read More

Dual Slalom site location revealed

A world-class $30,000 Dual Slalom course will be built in Tokorangi Forest this month for the 100 per cent Dual Slalom Rotorua at Crankworx, thanks to the approval... Read More

Sh29 is now clear after truck tipped

SH29 over the Kaimai Ranges is now clear after a truck rolled earlier today. A tow truck arrived around 11.30am to tip the truck back up before moving it out of... Read More

Free riding into town

After the successful introduction of the Bike Film Night feature series, curator and film pedlar Brett Cotter is thrilled to bring to Bay of Plenty cycling fans... Read More

Sh29 lanes blocked after truck rolled

UPDATED 11am: Two lanes in the Kaimai Ranges on Sh29 are blocked after a truck has rolled near the summit on the Tauranga side. Emergency services were advised... Read More

Respecting our furry friends

As seal sightings increase near Mount Maunganui, conservation experts are reminding locals on how to behave around the much-loved furry creatures. Daille O'Callaghan... Read More

Elections poll bid fails

A bid to piggyback a referendum poll on the by-election voting papers was rejected this week by city councillors who say there are more important referendum issues... Read More

Big scores for Western Bay of Plenty

A number of big scores in Western Bay of Plenty games on Saturday saw several games continue on until the early evening, before a result was declared. Competition... Read More