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Official opening of Te Puke’s skatepark

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council is inviting the community down to Jublie Park for the official opening of Te Puke's new designer skatepark on May 20.... Read More

New location system for mobile 111 calls

A new caller location system for 111 mobile phone calls is expected to improve public safety and help save lives. Police Minister Paula Bennett, Communications... Read More

Power outage closes Papamoa school

Golden Sands School in Papamoa is closed this morning. Power is out at the school, which means the toilets are non-operational. 'Our toilets will not operate without... Read More

New cyclone forms near Fiji

Another late cyclone has formed outside of the official cyclone season and is posing no threat to New Zealand, say weather forecasters. Category 1 Tropical Cyclone... Read More

Manslaughter charge for Taupo death

A man is facing a manslaughter charge after allegedly using his vehicle to cause a woman's death near Taupo on Monday. Adrian Ngamotu, 54, appeared in the Rotorua... Read More

Council to review Elder Housing service

Tauranga City Council will review its Elder Housing portfolio, operations and future service delivery, ahead of the 2018- 28 Long Term Plan. Councillors supported... Read More

National award for Tauranga nurse

A Tauranga Hospital nurse who developed an initiative that improves patients' quality of care has picked up a national award for emerging leaders. Registered Nurse... Read More

Moderate quake felt in Bay of Plenty

A moderate North Island quake has been reported close to the Bay of Plenty community of Te Kaha. Over 300 people have reported feeling the 4.7 magnitude aftershock... Read More

Effluent dumping case decision reserved

A district court judge has reserved his decision on a case involving an Eastern Bay of Plenty dairy farm that flushed 1600 times the safe drinking level of effluent... Read More

Tauranga Art gallery one of NZ’s best

It's what many have known for a long time now - one of the best art galleries in New Zealand can be found right here in Tauranga. In April, the Tauranga Art Gallery... Read More

Annual Plan hearings now underway

Councillors have begun listening to ratepayers' feedback, opinions and advice about Tauranga City Council's financial management plan for the coming year as part... Read More

Doctor guilty of drug malpractice

A doctor has been fined $8000 and must undergo routine drug testing after being found guilty of drug-related malpractice. ‘Dr N' made fraudulent entries in... Read More