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Goodbye playground, hello new drop-off/pick-up bay

It's a playground that children at Pyes Pa School has grown up playing on, but it is soon set to be demolished. Due to the newly constructed commercial buildings... Read More

Man arrested following armed callout

A person has been arrested following an armed callout in Welcome Bay. Police received a report of what sounded like gunshots in the Welcome Bay area at 5.50pm,... Read More

Armed police in Welcome Bay

UPDATED 8.30PM: Armed police are still in Welcome Bay this evening following reports of gunshots being heard in the area. "Police received a report of what sounded... Read More

Orca spotted near Mount Main Beach

A pod of orca have been seen near Mount Main Beach this afternoon. While many people were in the beach soaking up the sunshine rays, it appears the marine mammals... Read More

Vibrant celebration of the Pacific Islands

The Pasifika Festival in the Bay is currently taking place today and event manager Melanie Cottingham has summed up the event perfectly. 'If you are at home... Read More

Firefighters to benefit from new training tech

Kiwi firefighters and other first responders are set to benefit from the introduction of new virtual reality training. The new training technology, developed... Read More

Bethlehem Sports Ground fire not deliberate

A fire the Bethlehem Sports Ground that destroyed a shed was not deliberately lit. Police spoke to two youths in relation to the fire and determined it was not... Read More

Large scrub fire near Whangamata

UPDATED 5.43PM: A helicopter has been called in to help battle a large scrub fire near Whangamata. Fire crews were called to the fire, which is located on Waihi... Read More

Iwi hopes new council will support Maori concerns

Maori historian and Tauranga Moana iwi leader Buddy Mikaere feels the newly elected council will favour Maori concerns which he welcomes. 'As I read the makeup... Read More

New Tauranga mayor wants to unify the city

Newly sworn in mayor Tenby Powell wants to create a united council that can agree on the best way forward for Tauranga. 'I've been given a clear mandate for... Read More

Fire at Bethlehem sports grounds

Fire crews are responding to a fire at the rugby grounds on Bethlehem Road. Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern fire communications shift manager Colin Underdown... Read More

Treaty of Waitangi posters torn from council wall

A protester ripped down posters depicting the Treaty of Waitangi at the swearing in of Tauranga City Council elected members today. Hayden Henry pulled down the... Read More