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Police make inquiries following Bethlehem assault

Police said inquiries are continuing following an assault at Bethlehem Town Centre on Saturday. "Inquiries are ongoing following an assault involving two... Read More

Feathered friends' beauty captured on canvas

Artist John East has a signature style that reflects a deep connection to the natural world. With the use of bold acrylics, the Ōmokoroa artist is able to... Read More

Katikati set to swing with Jazz Street Festival

Katikati's Main Rd will come alive with the smooth sounds of jazz on Saturday, April 12, as the Katikati Jazz Street Festival brings a family-friendly celebration... Read More

It’s play time at Minikidi

Preschoolers are invited to attend a new regular playtime activity in Katikati, which has finally come to life inside the community's toy library facility. Katikati... Read More

Manslaughter trial: Fatal crash aftermath

Graham and Barbara Mitchell had been to the movies and were heading home to Ōmokoroa when, as they came along Moffat Rd towards the Bethlehem roundabout... Read More

Gang member involved in Mob killing kept in kennel

Kevin Bailey was 'treated like an animal” as a baby, kept in a kennel by his maternal grandmother. The now 26-year-old went on to eventually be... Read More

Mum of seven pursues dream to train as mechanic

Mum of seven Antoinette Ranapia used to watch her dad and uncles with their heads under the hoods of cars in hometown Ōpōtiki, 'tutuing” with the motors. Those... Read More

New climate target 'below expectations'

The government was told its climate target for 2035 was "below expectations" for a developed country and unlikely to meet the expectations of key partners and... Read More

New sensory space for Tauranga’s community

A new sensory space will open in Tauranga's city centre in 2026 as part of the ongoing development of the Library and Community Hub at Te Manawataki o Te Papa... Read More

Willis to announce 3rd supermarket company

Cabinet has agreed to its next steps in its war on the country's supermarket duopoly, set to be announced by the Finance Minister on Sunday. Nicola Willis... Read More

Katikati dog attack: 1 dead, another hospitalised

A young child is believed to have died after sustaining dog bite injuries in the Bay of Plenty on Friday afternoon. Police said they were alerted to the incident... Read More

Devilskin announces Re-Evolution Tour

Phenomenal multi-platinum rockers Devilskin are set to ignite stages across the Bay of Plenty and New Zealand as they embark on a massive winter tour. With... Read More