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Rats, maggots and mould reported at hostel

Maggots on the floor. Human excrement on bathroom walls and floors. Rodents so common one resident gave them names. These are among new descriptions... Read More

Time to spruce up the garden before winter

"Tauranga's precious water supply is in good shape as we head into autumn." This is the message from Tauranga City Council's Water Watchers team As the... Read More

UoW Tauranga campus scholarships celebrated

Four adult learners have won Acorn Foundation scholarships, twelve students were granted TECT First-in-Family awards, and nine students were awarded TECT Returning... Read More

Armageddon Expo bringing the stars to Tauranga

The Tauranga Armageddon Expo will bring its signature brand of pop culture chaos to the Bay of Plenty region this March, bringing with it a line-up of celebrities. Among... Read More

Kiwis take on main draw at the Mount

Six Kiwi teams are expected to move on to the knockout stages of the Mount Maunganui - Beach Pro Tour Futures Event today. The top teams will move straight... Read More

What's on: Kids fun at Welcome Bay

Family fun is on offer this Saturday, March 9 at Tye Park, Welcome Bay with the Welcome Bay Lions Club Kids Fun Day back on for 2024! Welcome Bay Lion Juleen... Read More

Bayfair underpass comes to life

An aquatic mural is getting underway in the Bayfair underpass as part of the Baypark to Bayfair Link project, and the community is invited to watch it take shape.... Read More

Man rescued after yacht runs aground

A yachtsman is recovering at home thanks to the rescue efforts of Coastguard Waihi Beach after his vessel ran aground. A search and rescue operation was launched... Read More

'Not a toy': Airgun injuries shock surgeons

Two surgeons are calling for more airgun restrictions after research that saw them use air rifles to shoot pig carcasses. In a paper published today in the... Read More

Asbestos removal in some schools falling short

Some licensed companies have been doing such a poor job of removing asbestos in schools, the Ministry of Education is looking at tighter controls. The ministry... Read More

Work starts on city centre one-way street pilot

Work is underway on a pilot project to bring wider footpaths, greener spaces and some one-way streets to Tauranga city centre. The one-way traffic system... Read More

Planning rules like 'swallowing a dead rat' - Cllr

New planning rules have been adopted in the Western Bay of Plenty, but one councillor has likened them to 'swallowing a dead rat”. The new rules allow... Read More