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FMA set to axe more than 20 jobs

The country's leading financial market regulator is facing jobs cuts which may weaken its ability to protect investors. RNZ has been told that a proposal... Read More

Fundraiser gig for Te Puke Country Music club

Te Puke Country Music Club's annual awards are among the most popular in New Zealand. But the club needs money to host the awards and on Sunday, March 30,... Read More

Baypark Speedway is the must-see this Saturday

Entry lists have filled rapidly, producing capacity grids for the summer's penultimate event at Baypark Speedway this Saturday. The Bay Mayhem night features... Read More

Car crashes into house in Greerton

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a vehicle crash in Greerton. 'Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Chadwick Road where a car has... Read More

Police arrest youth, seek others in dairy robbery

A person has been arrested and police are appealing for information to identify the remaining people involved in an aggravated robbery in Tauranga. About... Read More

Boxer back in the ring after 7 years away

It's been seven years since Dylan Pearce stepped into the boxing ring for his first fight. This weekend, he is making his return to the canvas for the inaugural... Read More

Ocktoberfest Gala applications open

Applications are now being invited for funds raised by Te Puke Baptist Church's Ocktoberfest Gala, a community fundraising event held each spring. Specifically,... Read More

Future firefighters and staff sought at fun day

Have you got what it takes to be a firefighter? If you want to give back to your community, you probably do. Katikati Volunteer Fire Brigade is having a family... Read More

4x4 event draws its biggest crowd

The day might not have gone so well for local hopes Nathan Fogden and Mike Gibbons, but the Bay of Plenty round of the New Zealand 4x4 Trial on Rangiuru Rd on... Read More

Iwi representatives welcomed to council committees

Three iwi representatives who will sit on Tauranga City Council committees have been welcomed to their roles. Late last year, elected members voted to reinstate... Read More

Clear veg labels would cut confusion – advocates

Clear vegan and vegetarian food labelling should be put into legislation so consumers can be confident that what they are buying really meets their dietary requirements,... Read More

Kids Kai Trial especially for festival youngsters

Most Flavours of Plenty festival events are aimed at adults - but one definitely isn't. Te Puke Kai Resilience group and Colab are hosting a Kids Kai Trail on... Read More