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Te Puke trust continuing to provide school lunches

The Daily Charitable Trust is coming up with alternative initiatives to help provide school lunches in Te Puke. Since 2020, the trust has been providing free... Read More

Powerball players win $5.5 million

Two lucky Powerball players from Christchurch and Dunedin will be having a blast after each winning $5.5 million with Powerball First Division in Saturday night's... Read More

Painting the town….

When it comes to art, paint practically runs in Elliot Mason's veins. 'My grandfather, then my uncle owned Harrison's Gallery (now Harrison's Frames) and... Read More

Active front crossing North Island this week

Severe wind and rain is forecast to batter central and southern parts of the country early in the week, with warnings in place in several regions. The rest... Read More

Truck roll closes Waioeka Rd, SH2

State Highway 2, Waioeka Road in eastern Bay of Plenty is closed after a truck rolled, blocking the road. "Motorists are advised to expect delays after a... Read More

One person injured following crash in Maungatapu

One person has received moderate injuries following a vehicle crash in Maungatapu, Tauranga. "Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash on... Read More

Temporary stop to water fluoridation due to leak

A minor leak has been identified in a fluoride tank at Tauranga City Council's Waiāri Water Treatment Plant, which requires repair. From this week, Tauranga... Read More

Single vehicle crash near Thornton, Whakatāne

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a vehicle crash near Thornton, Whakatāne. "Police are responding to a single vehicle crash on Thornton... Read More

Fostering Paralympic performances

In a new partnership with Boccia NZ, University of Canterbury students are championing accessibility, fostering community spirit and improving athletic skills.... Read More

Seventy-six new police officers graduate

Commissioner Richard Chambers and Wing Patron, Hon Anne Tolley congratulated the 76 graduating constables from wing 382 on Thursday. The new constables will... Read More

Tauranga home values rise amid flat market

Tauranga's housing market has continued to show slow but steady growth over summer, despite falling interest rates and broader market stagnation nationwide. The... Read More

Western Bay community boards fight merger proposal

Western Bay community boards have hit back at a proposal to merge, with one saying it would be 'eroding a democracy”. At an appeal hearing on Thursday... Read More