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Bay of Plenty police win supreme award
A Bay of Plenty policing initiative centred on a model of evidence-based problem-oriented policing, has gained national accolades. Kua hīkina te kohu – raising the fog – was a programme of...
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Motorists to plan travels ahead of Labour Weekend
Motorists heading away this weekend are being urged to plan ahead, expect delays and exercise patience to ensure a safe journey this Labour Weekend. Traffic on a number of roads in the Bay of Plenty area...
17:01 Friday 19 October
In, on and under the water
For three days next month it will be a magnet for anyone and everyone in awe of spending leisure time in, on or under the water – the great playground of the Bay of Plenty. It's the Tauranga Fishing...
16:16 Friday 19 October
Council adopts revised governance structure
Tauranga City Council has voted to amend its governance structure, with changes to the membership of standing committees and a revised meeting frequency.
This follows a review instigated...
15:28 Friday 19 October
Great Labour Weekend weather for most
This is something that all Kiwis want to hear before a long weekend - the weekend weather should be great for everyone. MetServicemeteorologist Tui McInnes says with a long weekend ahead fine weather...
14:31 Friday 19 October
Tauranga City youth aiming high at Napier tourney
A large chunk of Tauranga Boys' College's well-performed football first XI has provided the backbone of the Tauranga City FC team which has arrived in Hawke's Bay for the prestigious Napier City Rovers...
14:15 Friday 19 October
Recent Headlines
Grand opening for 51 The Strand
What once was a pile of an old building at 51 The Strand, now stands a new modern structure. The previous building housed a range of businesses including William Lamberts Restaurants and Oyster Saloon...
13:29 Friday 19 October
SH2 open after serious crash
UPDATED 1.25PM: State Highway 2, near Waihi, is now open. The road was closed for a couple of hours following a three car crash outside Waimata School. A police spokepserson says two of the vehicles needed...
12:21 Friday 19 October
Hamilton toddler threatened with knife
A Hamilton woman hopes her three-year-old daughter will forget the night an intruder held a knife to her throat and threatened to kill her. Akita Pio's husband, Beejay, woke early yesterday in their...
11:45 Friday 19 October
Strong BOP lineup kicks off cricket’s rep season
Three contracted Northern Knights will line up for Bay of Plenty when they light the touch paper on the representative cricket season at Tauranga Domain over the weekend. They'll be joined by a talented...
11:06 Friday 19 October
Disorder causes Aquinas College lockdown
Update 10.58am - Police are on the hunt for two people accused of causing a lockdown at a Tauranga school. A police media spokesperson says police responded to a disorder event at Aquinas College at about...
10:31 Friday 19 October
Earlier News
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Two injured following small explosion
New GST rules to level playing field - Labour
Alien Weaponry to make North American debut
Containers help house Mount lifeguards
Blogs & Opinions
Outlaw public sale of whitebait
Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz First they wanted to kill off the tahr, now they're trying to...
Trialling new 1080 alternatives
Clayton Mitchell New Zealand First MP New Zealand First has long campaigned on the need to trial alternatives to the...
Farmers and growers to have their say
Simon Bridges National Party Leader simonbridges.co.nz If you have been following and contributing to National's...
Gambling policy and prostitution bylaw up for review
Straight from city council A personal view, by Councillor Steve Morris Last week, council decided to consult...
Enhancing a quality of life we can all be proud of
Kristin Dunne Tourism Bay of Plenty A relaxed lifestyle set against the backdrop of a warm climate, pristine...
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