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Stray turtle sightings spark warning

A Katikati couple is on a mission to teach reptile owners to be more responsible with their cold-blooded pets. It comes amid reports of one of the world's 100... Read More

To safety and beyond - Police

Few people have a better understanding of what it means to be safe and feel safe than former refugees. Police staff work with new arrivals from their earliest... Read More

Women’s Lifestyle Expo returns to Tauranga!

The much-loved Women's Lifestyle Expo is coming to Tauranga next weekend, bringing together close to 130 of the finest lifestyle brands under one roof at Mount... Read More

Finding love in aisle four

Some look for bread and milk when they visit the supermarket. These two found love. Chloe Walker and Conrad Moroney met while working at the Bureta Park Woolworths... Read More

Spice it up at Chilean festival!

The Bay of Plenty's Chilean community is gearing up for its biggest celebration of the year - and everyone's invited to the fiesta! The day that Chileans... Read More

Western Bay council shakeup may cut councillors

Western Bay residents will have a Māori ward councillor for the first time next election, while the number of councillors could drop. Residents will be consulted... Read More

SH29 Kaimai Range closures for September

A scheduled closure on State Highway 29 Kaimai Range will take place over 4 nights from Sunday 15 September to Thursday 19 September (5 nights), from 8pm to... Read More

Anton out to arm-wrestle his world title back

Most people arm-wrestle for fun - but for Pāpāmoa's Anton van der Westhuizen it's a serious business. The professional arm-wrestler is determined to defend... Read More

Driving structured literacy in schools

The Minister of Education has released a statement saying the coalition Government is driving confidence in reading and writing in the first years of schooling. 'From... Read More

Officials warn Govt against Treaty Principles Bill

The Ministry of Justice has warned the proposed Treaty Principles Bill isn't "grounded in the Treaty" and relies on a "novel reading" of the founding document... Read More

ACC proposes rises in levies to fund future costs

ACC says rising injury numbers and costs need levy increases Consulting on rises to to all major levies groups - motorist, employer, worker Motor levies... Read More

Pukehina Surf Rescue to fundraise for base

Pukehina Surf Rescue is set to auction a unique, portable home called The Motu to raise funds for the completion of its new clubhouse. This innovative... Read More