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Arrest made after driver fails to stop for Police

A person is due to appear in court in the coming days on charges of assaulting police, driving without a licence, and failing to stop for Police. The person... Read More

Which ward is struggling with voter turnout

There are concerns that sluggish voter turnout for Tauranga's first Māori seat on the city council could impact the future of the ward for elections to... Read More

Tough economic times affecting pets too

When budgets are under pressure, it isn't just people who take strain. Pets feel the pressure just as much, with insights from the United States, Australia... Read More

Parking camera trial in Katikati and Te Puke

Roving parking cameras are being trialed in Katikati and Te Puke, to see if they would be of benefit to the Western Bay District. The three-month trial, by... Read More

Ōmokoroa's iconic lizard and rock now gone

The rock which once housed the impressive lizard sculpture at Omokoroa Rd/SH2 intersection has been removed. Heavy machinery is at work in the area as... Read More

The reality of stalking in NZ

-Stalking is persistent and unwanted attention from someone that makes you feel intruded upon and harassed. -It is not a single one-off incident and can include... Read More

Military camp: Defence Force's $490m housing plan

The New Zealand Defence Force is moving ahead with a $490 million expansion and upgrade of housing at its military training base in Waiouru. The first $75m... Read More

BOP Police officers facing more assaults

Counties Manukau, Waikato and Bay of Plenty have reported the most assaults on police officers compared to other regions. Police health and safety data... Read More

Owl Farm listens to the science

It has been two years since Coast & Country News caught up with demonstration manager Jo Sheridan at Owl Farm, Cambridge. The dairy farm is a commercial venture... Read More

Freaky Features comes to Western Bay Museum

Parts of Te Papa's colossal squid have found their way to Katikati. Colossal Squid: Freaky Features is developed and toured by the Museum of New Zealand... Read More

Waihī Beach home takes supreme award

A Waihī Beach home has won the Supreme House of the Year Award at the 2024 Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year... Read More

Leptospirosis project launched to raise awareness

Rural Women New Zealand is once again joining forces with Massey University to help raise awareness and funds to combat leptospirosis. 'Leptospirosis is a... Read More