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Artwork from those living with Alzheimer’s

Bay of Plenty artists are collaborating with local people living with Alzheimer's to create artwork to show in a first-of-its-kind exhibition to open in Tauranga... Read More

Community centre reducing waste, supporting people

It's not often you'd be encouraged to walk out the door with as many clothes as you can carry, but that's exactly what a bunch of Tauranga community workers... Read More

Tauranga City Council: Scoular only woman elected

The only woman elected in Tauranga's new council says she is 'sad to be the only woman” and it feels like the city is 'going backwards”. Jen... Read More

High pressure flow across NZ this week

On Tuesday, July 23, a strong southwest flow is expected to lie over the country, with showers in some places. "However, there is minimal risk of severe... Read More

Three bridges to be replaced in the Coromandel

As part of a package to replace nine bridges across New Zealand, three bridges in the Coromandel electorate will be upgraded, says National MP for Coromandel... Read More

Stolen beehives placed at Te Puke orchards

A man who stole more than 330 beehives, costing the industry at least $184,000, did 'immense harm” financially and to the wider ecosystem. Judge... Read More

Hard work starts for Tauranga’s new mayor Mahé

When former Olympic rowing champion Mahé Drysdale used to come first in a race, the hard work was done. But that's not the case with winning the Tauranga... Read More

Fire and Emergency seeks BOP voices

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is seeking community voices for a new Bay of Plenty Local Advisory Committee. "Fire and Emergency currently works with seven... Read More

Kawerau and Kaingaroa Village developments opened

New developments in the heart of North Island forestry country will reinvigorate their communities and boost economic development, Regional Development Minister... Read More

Recall warnings over sesame seeds

In its third recall notice in four days, the Ministry of Primary Industries has included My Food Bag products, Papamoa Spice King brand sesame seeds and Binn... Read More

Opportunity for seniors to see champion birds

Tauranga's retirement village residents are being offered a unique opportunity on Friday, July 26, to view champion birds a day ahead of the national show opening. In... Read More

Runner-up ex-mayor congratulates Mahé Drysdale

Tauranga's former mayor, Greg Brownless, is congratulating the winners of the city council election, in which he is runner-up. Initial results show Olympian... Read More