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Water mains break causing discoloured water

A water mains break in Tauranga city centre this morning has caused discolouration of water to homes and businesses from the city centre through to Greerton. The... Read More

Finalists for 2025 Western Bay community awards

The Western Bay of Plenty is set to honour its remarkable community champions with the announcement of finalists for the 2025 Western Bay Community Awards. These... Read More

Roundabout construction begins at Ōmokoroa

Construction of a new temporary roundabout begins today for commuters using State Highway 2 and the Ōmokoroa intersection, with the removal of power lines first. Removing... Read More

BoP harbour closure to support mussel reseeding

People are no longer able to take kuku/mussels from a 0.1 sq km area of Ōhiwa Harbour in Eastern Bay of Plenty. A two-year ban on taking the shellfish came... Read More

To open or not on Easter Sunday?

Western Bay businesses will still be able to open on Easter Sunday if they choose. Western Bay of Plenty District Council has decided against changes to its... Read More

Zimbabwean saxophonist amped for Totara Street

New Zealand-based saxophonist Thabani Gapara and his band are back on the road and will be in the Bay of Plenty this month to showcase his latest album, Dzindza. Meaning... Read More

Saluting and farewelling a reluctant hero

Sir Robert Gillies' tangi was everything he tried to dodge - the speeches, the tributes, the honours, the saluting. But the spotlight was on the treasured... Read More

Seeka Te Puke Christmas Float Parade: Enter now

Anyone intending to enter a float in this year's Seeka Te Puke Christmas Float Parade needs to get their creative juices flowing sharpish. Slightly earlier... Read More

NZ operation to enforce new gang insignia law

Police are announcing Operation Nickel — a nationwide operation focused on the enforcement of the Gangs Act 2024. On November 21, new gang laws take... Read More

Confirmed measles case prompts warning

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has confirmed that a new case of measles has been identified on Waiheke Island in Auckland. The case and their household... Read More

Child wellness centre opens in Tauranga

A 'one-stop-shop” for children with neurodevelopmental, behavioural, and mental health concerns has opened in Tauranga, which should 'speed up”... Read More

Trump sparks interest rate warning for New Zealand

Incoming US President Donald Trump's trade policies will reduce New Zealand's economic growth next year, and could even force an increase in interest... Read More