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Council Ōtūmoetai project moves to next stage

Tauranga City Council has approved a business case for the Accessible Streets for Ōtūmoetai project, which will go to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi for funding... Read More

Two charged for importing ketamine

Police have charged two people responsible for importing large quantities of the class C controlled drug ketamine. Detective Senior Sergeant Hamish Blackburn... Read More

Exploited: Owners must pay over $420,000

The former owners of two North Island restaurants who were found to have exploited migrant workers and breached numerous minimum employment standards have been... Read More

Permanent bridge on the way for No. 4 Road

A new permanent single span bridge will be built to replace the No. 4 Road bridge in Te Puke that was washed away during an extreme storm event in January. Western... Read More

Police operation: Large traffic delays on SH2

People are being warned to avoid travelling between Tauranga and Katikati via State Highway 2. Huge traffic delays are being reported on the highway. A... Read More

Guy’s story - A life of overcoming the odds

Guy Harrison almost died when he was three years old. He was told that if he didn't get into sport he would likely be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life.... Read More

Raising funds and awareness of men's mental health

Baypark is hosting a powerful event to talk about men's mental health and to raise funds for a local foundation. ‘Defining Moments: Breaking Down... Read More

$8M upgrade to Papamoa Beach unveiled

Trans Tasman holiday park operator, Tasman Holiday Parks, is wrapping up completion of a substantial $8 million investment program for its Papamoa Park, just... Read More

Police on high alert amid BOP gang tangi

Police have warned that they will be on high alert across the Bay of Plenty following the passing on two Black Power members this week. Eastern Bay of Plenty... Read More

Police activity around Bethlehem

There is mass Police activity around Bethlehem at the moment in relation to a tangi taking place. Police say, they are visible in the Bethlehem area today... Read More

Will traffic lights ease BOP town's traffic woes?

Driver frustration levels are rising as Whakatāne moves into its busiest time of year, and two major roadworks projects exasperate congestion issues. Wherever... Read More

A stocking-stuffed night awaits!

A Night Before Christmas is back and raring to go this Saturday, December 16, with massive interest once again resulting in all free tickets already snapped... Read More