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New $20, $50 and $100 notes

The new $20, $50 and $100 banknotes were revealed at a Reserve Bank event in Wellington today. Concept designs have already been circulated but this will be the... Read More

Bindi holidaying in the Bay

Young Australian celebrity Bindi Irwin has been holidaying in Rotorua over the past week. Rumours had been circulating about her presence in the city, and were confirmed... Read More

Bridge decking next step

Switching traffic onto the western bridge in June is expected to the next major development in the Welcome Bay underpass project. The bridge beams went in a couple... Read More

Bay Oval bats away criticism

It's just not cricket. And it's inaccurate. That's the Bay Oval Trust general manager Kelvin Jones front footing what he describes as 'begrudging” criticism... Read More

Pay it Forward

A Facebook page dedicated to helping those in need sounds almost too good to be true, but with more than 1000 members, the Pay It Forward - Tauranga Facebook page... Read More

A week of two halves

Several fronts are forecast to move over New Zealand during the first half of this week bringing rain or showers at various times. However, these fronts are expected... Read More

Colour Dash raises $10,750

Tauranga's second Colour Dash attracted at least 1000 runners and walkers, who had to brave rain, sloppy conditions as well as being peppered with coloured starch... Read More

Enviro Challenge is back!

Enviro Challenge's challenge day for 2016 will, inspiring schools to develop sustainability and leadership skills, with the challenge starting next week. Local schools... Read More

Vintage machinery “harvest’' crowds

The steady 'chuff chuff” of a 1916 Mogul tractor, the clunk of a nearby stationery engine and the roar of a 1958 D9E Caterpillar bulldozer were among the sounds... Read More

Tauranga Half Marathon a win

The 11th Tauranga Half Marathon was won by Ben Ruthe in 1hr11m23s for the men and Esther Keown in 1hr20m39s for the women. For the men Kyle McDonald came second... Read More

Child protection overhaul

Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says Cabinet has agreed to major state care reforms and a complete overhaul of Child, Youth and Family to improve the long-term... Read More

More flights for Rotorua

Rotorua Airport will see more Air New Zealand planes in the near future as a result of schedule changes by the airline. An increase in capacity on the Auckland-Rotorua... Read More