Politics

Continued frustration over SH2 funding

Local government and National MPs are frustrated by the lack of action on improving state highway two between Katikati and Tauranga. National MP Todd Muller and... Read More

Agreement signals exciting new journey ahead

A transformational partnership between the Rangitaiki Lot 28B No 22 Block Ahu Whenua Trust, Te Runanga o Ngati Awa, Ngati Awa Group Holdings Limited and Whakatane... Read More

What‘s on - Father’s Day events, markets and fun

Happy Father's Day! Today we are expecting a fine day with some high cloud and light winds. Keep warm if you're heading outdoors, as it's a three-layer-clothing... Read More

Malo e lelei! It‘s Tonga Language Week

Malo e lelei! Malo e lelei! This coming week is Tonga Language Week, also known as Uike Kātoanga'i ‘o e Lea Faka-Tonga. Tonga Language Week starts on Sunday... Read More

$2.7 million to support new Tauranga papakainga

Minister for Maori Development and Associate Minister of Housing Hon Nanaia Mahuta today announced a $2.793 million investment to support a new papakainga in Tauranga,... Read More

Western Bay receives $133,032 from camping fund

Western Bay of Plenty Council will be receiving $133,032 from Government to support responsible camping. The funding will be used for monitoring and enforcement,... Read More

Govt to roll out free lunches for some schools

The government is rolling out a daily free lunch trial starting with 30 primary and intermediate schools from the beginning of next year. The intention is to... Read More

Gun buy-back event planned for Tauranga

Tauranga firearm owners are being encouraged to hand in their prohibited firearm/s and parts for buyback this weekend. It's also a chance for anyone to hand-in... Read More

NZTA - Hands off our underpass!

Hundreds of people turned out to a protest on Sunday afternoon at the Bayfair Underpass. The underpass, which runs under State Highway 2, is set to be demolished... Read More

Mamaku farewells respected soldier

In its proud sawmilling history, the small Bay of Plenty hinterland village of Mamaku had seldom seen anything like the farewell to Jason Ducre, a distinguished... Read More

Police launch review of prisoner transport

Police Commissioner Mike Bush has launched a national review of the custody and transport of prisoners undertaken by Police. 'Our staff go to work every day to... Read More

Tauranga students stand in solidarity

Tauranga students stood outside council chambers this afternoon to support Wellingtonian Ollie Langridge for his 100th day protesting outside Parliament Ollie... Read More