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Housing confidence hits 14 year high

Housing confidence is at its highest level in 14 years according to an ASB survey. The survey for the three months ended in April indicates a net 28 percent... Read More

Landmark restoration of Antarctic research site

Tauranga-based Antarctic inland water expert Dr Ian Hawes has played a key role in a landmark clean-up of a former New Zealand research station in Antarctica,... Read More

Katikati housing project seeks $67k

With construction underway on a Katikati housing project that will provide 14 seniors with en-suite studio accommodation, cooked meals and companionship, the... Read More

Julene has sold homes for 46 years non-stop!

When Julene Foster set foot in real estate at the Mount, there were no cellphones, internet, websites or social media platforms. There weren't even open homes! 'I... Read More

Tauranga brass concert aims to boost band numbers

Tauranga City Brass is putting on a show for members of the community to display their skills and draw in some much-needed new members. 'Celebrations of Brass”... Read More

What's on: Greerton Retro Fest, Hip Hop, music

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService forecasts a fine day with some westerlies... Read More

Holiday traffic builds across Bay of Plenty

Warm, settled weather will greet holidaymakers over King's Birthday weekend — but with it, heavier-than-usual traffic across popular Bay of Plenty routes. The... Read More

Top tips for safe driving this long weekend

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is encouraging those heading off for a long weekend break to check the NZTA's King's Birthday Weekend 2025 Holiday Journey... Read More

Tauranga rates rise shaved down to 9.9%

Tauranga residents are facing a 9.9% rates rise after the council found extra savings. Tauranga City Council faced public criticism for proposing a 12% rates... Read More

Community stalwart receives prestigious medal

More than 20 years of community service was acknowledged at Government House last week when Te Puke's Jenny Wotten was presented with her King's Service Medal. The... Read More

New hub supports migrant parents

The launch of the Bay of Plenty's first community learning hub for migrant parents is being hailed as a significant milestone. The initiative, which was launched... Read More

Te Puke returns to Hip Hop Dance Competition

Project Hip Hop Dance Competition returns to Mercury Arena Baypark this King's Birthday Weekend, bringing more than 1000 young dancers together for a two-day... Read More