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Kiwi indie film hits Tauranga

Following its red-carpet premiere at Tivoli Cinema in Cambridge,local film The Tavern is coming to Luxe Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty. The driving force behind... Read More

Residents worry over traffic from new development

Residents of a Tauranga suburb are concerned a new housing development will have a 'huge impact” on traffic that is already 'horrendous”. The... Read More

Growing and strengthening the education workforce

The Government is ensuring more Kiwi kids benefit from quality teaching and leadership in the classroom by growing the number of teachers and backing school... Read More

Kiwi start-up’s catnip wine ready for export

A new horticultural initiative could transform New Zealand into a commercial catnip producer, paving the way for the export of locally made pet wines to... Read More

Bill finalised amidst ongoing treaty debates

Despite unanimous support for the Ngāti Ranginui Treaty Settlement Bill, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Paul Goldsmith has warned that future... Read More

Fallen tree delays SH25 traffic

A tree that has fallen across State Highway 25 between Whitianga to Tairua is the cause of traffic delays this afternoon. NZTA Waka Kotahi advise that traffic... Read More

Chopper to aid tree removal on Mauao

A partial closure of Te Ara Tūtanga (Mauao base track) is being planned for Wednesday, June 4. This closure, which is expected from 6.30am to 4pm, is to... Read More

Reserve Bank cuts OCR to 3.25%

The Reserve Bank has cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 3.25%. The move was widely expected by economists and had been priced in by financial... Read More

Tauranga trio celebrates milestone birthday

Nicknamed 'Speedy Gonzalez” for her love of motorcycles and quick turns on a mobility scooter, Thelma Gough marked her 100th birthday on May 27, celebrating... Read More

Heavy rain advisories for BoP

Heavy rain advisories are in place for Bay of Plenty through to tomorrow morning. MetServce said an orange heavy rain warning was in place for areas east... Read More

Community garden blossoms in Tauranga

A budding neighbourhood garden in Tauranga that aims to create sustainable food sources for its volunteers and neighbours has just started to take root. The... Read More

Siblings used gran’s funeral for fake bail plea

A woman who conspired with her brother to get him out of prison after learning of their grandmother's death went to such lengths that she 'catfished”... Read More