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Plan to remove Whakātane carparks hits roadblock

Plans to remove five carparks from Commerce Street in Whakatāne to improve safety at the Shapley Place intersection has hit a roadblock. Deputy mayor Lesley... Read More

Dame Lisa Carrington awarded Lonsdale Cup for 2023

New Zealand's most decorated Olympian, Dame Lisa Carrington, has been awarded the New Zealand Olympic Committee's Lonsdale Cup for her achievements in 2023. The... Read More

Car hit by train at Matapihi

There are no reported injuries following a vehicle and train crash in Tauranga. Police say they received a report of a vehicle hit by a train on Matapihi... Read More

‘Whats the hold up?’– Peace Street residents

Peace Street residents living with uncompleted road works want answers as to why work has been halted over the past month. Whakatāne District Council began... Read More

Rain likely for the south while north is dry

Some rain is coming for very dry places, says WeatherWatch.co.nz. But not all will get relief. Rain is forecast to slowly move up the West Coast on Saturday... Read More

What's on: Oceans, art, festivals and fun

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine day with light... Read More

Blood service lifts mad cow restriction

From Thursday, February 29, 2024, people who lived in the United Kingdom, France or Republic of Ireland between 1980 and 1996 for six months or more during the... Read More

Council to develop a water plan

Tauranga City Council has moved quickly to respond to this month's Government announcement about the repeal of waters reform legislation and the implementation... Read More

A day gone to the dogs!

Pull out your tutu - and your dog's matching one - and head down to Memorial Park today, Saturday, February 24, for Bark in the Park. This two and four-legged... Read More

Chasing the Williams Cup today in Tauranga

Element IMF Cadets, are in a must win situation when Flying Mullet Te Puke pay a visit to the Tauranga Domain today, Saturday, February 24, as Cadets chase... Read More

Tauranga can now host bigger indoor concerts

Tauranga's largest indoor venue for concerts and other events has increased its venue capacity and partnered with a leading ticketing provider, opening the door... Read More

Crash reportedly blocking SH29

A crash is reportedly blocking State Highway 29. NZTA reports that due to a crash on SH29, lanes are blocked in both directions between McLaren Falls Road... Read More