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$125K to remove unstable rocks

Thames Coromandel District Council has approved $125,000 towards for remedial work at Bluff Road. The council is expecting Bluff Road, between Matarangi and Suckers... Read More

Big waves killed off Waihi Beach tuatua

The mass tuatua die-off at Waihi Beach in mid-March was most likely due to the heavy swells the region experienced in the days leading up to the beaching. This... Read More

Massive increase in March rainfall

Significant rainfall totals were experienced in North Island in March, with over 300 per cent of normal rainfall recorded in some places. Most locations in the... Read More

Contractor severs cables in Otumoetai

Properties in Otumoetai have lost copper broadband and voice services after two cables were accidentally severed on Tuesday. A Chorus spokesperson says a third... Read More

$1.2M for more Omokoroa classrooms

Around $1.2 million will be invested to build three additional classrooms at Omokoroa Point School in Tauranga. Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye says Tauranga... Read More

Surviving in a letterless world

Declining mail volumes are pushing NZPost into exploring new business models involving other kinds of deliveries, including KFC and restaurant deliveries. 'Every... Read More

$30M to build orchards on Maori land

Te Tumu Paeroa, in partnership with Quayside Holdings, today announces a $30 million investment programme to build 10 kiwifruit orchards on Maori land in the Bay... Read More

Slips force boat ramp closure

Vehicle access to the Kauri Point boat ramp and jetty is closed due to a large slip that occurred during Cyclone Cook last week. A 20 metre slip near the end of... Read More

Ideas for pedestrian friendly Durham St

Tauranga City Council is seeking community feedback on a new look for the new Durham Street. People will be able to give their thoughts in a public forum on May... Read More

Taking on the world

It's a sharp left off the northern end of the Wairoa River Bridge. Follow Wairoa Road all the way to the boat house and you might just hear them ….out on... Read More

‘Frustrating’ Te Puna detour on hold

The Te Puna detour which saw hundreds of motorists voice their frustration on social media has been put on hold. The NZT Transport Agency was trialling the detour... Read More

Carrus Open tees off today

Bay of Plenty's top ranked women's golfer Alanna Campbell will be looking to defend her title at the 10th Carrus Tauranga Open today. With the Omanu golfer set... Read More