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NZ to get hotter, faster than previously thought

New, more detailed climate projections show New Zealand is set to get hotter, faster than previously thought. The country was already expected to keep heating,... Read More

BOP Sikh Society's Te Puke parade this Saturday

The annual Sikh parade has become one of the most popular and colourful events on the Te Puke calendar. Bay of Plenty Sikh Society's Nagar Kirtan - a parade... Read More

Te Puke ‘expo’ on the mahi that matters

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is inviting the community to an opportunity to share, listen, and ensure that the work the council is doing aligns with... Read More

Tauranga man found with child sex abuse images

A Tauranga man caught with hundreds of images and videos depicting 'horrific” child sexual abuse has been sentenced to seven months' home detention. The... Read More

Proud NZ legacy: 125 years of Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers is marking 125 years since the establishment of New Zealand's most influential rural advocacy organisation. It's timely to reflect on... Read More

New heads on Tauranga Arts Festival team

Tauranga's artistic health has just had a boost, thanks to two key appointments made by theTauranga Arts Festival board. A new general manager and an artistic... Read More

FENZ considers fines for repeat false alarms

Fire and Emergency NZ is considering whether fines should be imposed for repeated false alarms and is assessing more selective overseas response models to avoid... Read More

Matakana kura’s epic daily commute to AIMS

Most athletes were crossing roads to get to the 2024 Zespri AIMS Games, but the team from Te Kura o Te Moutere o Matakana was crossing the Tauranga harbour. Waking... Read More

Fertiliser business convicted in worker’s death

A fertiliser company has been convicted after a worker died after being crushed in a conveyor belt accident in Mount Maunganui. The company had conflicting... Read More

Households 'still hurting from price surge'

New data calls into question power company claims that households have not been affected by the recent surge in wholesale power prices, one independent retailer... Read More

Acorn Foundation gives $3.2 in community funding

272 charitable organisations and scholarship programmes will benefit from this year's Acorn Foundation distributions, marking a 10% increase in endowment giving... Read More

Freshwater farm plan rollout on pause for now

Horticulture New Zealand supports the Government's decision to pause the freshwater farm plan rollout. 'We agree with the Government that we need a fit-for-purpose... Read More