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Dance school closes after decades of teaching

A 'sanctuary” for dance students in Tauranga has closed its doors after decades of teaching. The Dance Education Centre in Matua closed at the end of... Read More

Jacobs earns first BLACKCAPS call-up at Bay Oval

Auckland Aces batter Bevon Jacobs has earned his maiden BLACKCAPS call-up for the upcoming KFC T20I series against Sri Lanka, starting at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui... Read More

What is (or isn't) open on Christmas day

For most of us, Christmas Day means unwrapping presents, settling in with a classic Christmas movie, indulging in endless glazed ham, and eventually passing... Read More

Safe travelling: What not to pack in your suitcase

Summer is here, which means it's the season of barbeques, parties, and events. Aviation Security Officers want you to know which well-intended gifts and... Read More

Speeding concerns amid low road toll in WBOP

Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty's 2024 road toll stands at a record low of six deaths, and the district's road policing manager is warning drivers anyone... Read More

NZ’s forecast to Christmas Day

People are being warned to expect some more showers, and potential isolated thunderstorms, in the lead up to Christmas Day. In it's latet weather update,... Read More

Juicy Fest NZ dates cancelled

Controversial RnB summer festival Juicy Fest has cancelled its New Zealand dates, with organisers blaming an alleged 'intentional” effort to stop it... Read More

Police issue Christmas warning

With Christmas fast approaching, police are encouraging people to be aware of online phishing scams. The holiday season can already be a stressful time, and... Read More

Full closure planned for Ōropi bike park

Ōropi Grove Mountain Bike Park will close from January 7 to late 2025 to allow for a tree harvest and track renewal project to enter its next phase. The... Read More

$32.6 million in remediation payments, Health NZ

Interim Holidays Act remediation payments of $32.6 million have been processed today for 4308 current Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Bay of Plenty employees. "With... Read More

Don't let your Christmas drone cause trouble

The Civil Aviation Authority is preparing for another season of increased complaints about new drone owners being unaware of the rules and causing problems for... Read More

Factors that affect your drinking experience

With Christmas and New Year coming up, it's time to remind the adults about some key tips when it comes to alcohol so they aren't feeling ill on Boxing Day or... Read More