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Anger over earthworks on dioxin site

Advocacy group Sawmill Workers Against Poisons (Swap) is surprised and disappointed it wasn't notified about earthworks taking place on a dioxin-contaminated... Read More

Reluctant farmer becomes rising dairy innovator

A young man who originally did not want to be a farmer is reaching new heights in the industry. Alex Diprose, the 2025 Waikato Dairy Trainee of the Year at... Read More

Katikati clinic keeps rural funding reprieve year

A Bay of Plenty medical centre that feared having to cut services amid funding reforms will keep its rural contract for another year. Katikati Medical... Read More

BoP players named for NZ U20 clash

Bay of Plenty will again be represented in the New Zealand Under-20 side, with two local players named in the team to face Scotland at the Junior World Championship... Read More

SH29 reopens after Tauranga crash

A bus and a car have crashed on State Highway 29, near Tauranga. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at the intersection of SH29 and Omanawa... Read More

Hundreds gather for Tiriti bicentenary event

Commemorations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Tauranga drew large crowds and prominent speakers as people gathered across three Tauranga events on Thursday to mark... Read More

Man died while mates worked out cover story

'Rather than acting with honesty, courage, and integrity, you drove him to the hospital while stopping to plan your escape and create lies.” Those... Read More

Knitter spins memories into wool business

A knitting business north of Rotorua is helping keep traditional wool crafts alive while showcasing the value of New Zealand fibres. Aimee van den Eng,... Read More

Students descend on Tauranga Waikato Open Day

High school students from across New Zealand are set to descend on Tauranga today as the University of Waikato hosts its largest recruitment event of the year. The... Read More

'Concerns' after Western Bay slashes rates rise

The Western Bay of Plenty district has slashed its coming rates rise in response to cost-of-living concerns - but some councillors say it may mean a bigger increase... Read More

What is changing on July 1?

A few changes are looming tomorrow that may affect some New Zealanders' household finances. While April 1 brought in changes including adjustments to KiwiSaver... Read More

Tauranga marks 1826 missionary voyage

Two hundred years ago this month, a small missionary schooner sailed into Tauranga Harbour - a visit that would help shape the future of the region. The vessel,... Read More