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The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is considering "tweaks" to allocation rules for commercial users of geothermal system...
21/07/2025

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is considering "tweaks" to allocation rules for commercial users of geothermal systems in Rotorua, but is holding fire on a region-wide plan to manage the natural resource.

Utilising, protecting Bay of Plenty's geothermal

In 2025 the traditional pre-election report has been replaced with a new digital dashboard — designed to make the counci...
21/07/2025

In 2025 the traditional pre-election report has been replaced with a new digital dashboard — designed to make the council clearer, closer and easier to understand.

WBOP unveils digital dashboard for local elections

Settled weather is set to persist through the week over New Zealand as a high-pressure system sits over the country.
21/07/2025

Settled weather is set to persist through the week over New Zealand as a high-pressure system sits over the country.

Clear skies amid frosty mornings

Work is under way to build the new bridge connection from State Highway 2/15th Ave to State Highway 29 towards Tauriko.
21/07/2025

Work is under way to build the new bridge connection from State Highway 2/15th Ave to State Highway 29 towards Tauriko.

Crane navigates tight site for Tauranga bridge

From August 4, on-street parking in the city centre fringe between the eastern end of Fourth Ave and Park St, north of t...
21/07/2025

From August 4, on-street parking in the city centre fringe between the eastern end of Fourth Ave and Park St, north of the CBD, will cost $1 an hour for the first two hours and $2 for every hour after, to a maximum of $10.

Tauranga business owners upset over paid parking

Employers may need to be ready to face up to some uncomfortable discussions about employee pay, employment experts say.
21/07/2025

Employers may need to be ready to face up to some uncomfortable discussions about employee pay, employment experts say.

Pay transparency bill sparks debate

A car has smashed through the front window of a family business in Tauranga.
21/07/2025

A car has smashed through the front window of a family business in Tauranga.

Car crashes through Greerton dental lab window

A man died after a terminal skin cancer diagnosis was delayed due to a scalp lesion being missed during a scan.
21/07/2025

A man died after a terminal skin cancer diagnosis was delayed due to a scalp lesion being missed during a scan.

Man dies after delayed skin cancer diagnosis

One person was taken to hospital following a motor vehicle incident on State Highway 2 at Aongatete, near Katikati.
21/07/2025

One person was taken to hospital following a motor vehicle incident on State Highway 2 at Aongatete, near Katikati.

One taken to hospital after traffic incident, SH2

A protest disrupted the start of construction of a new public toilet in Ōmokoroa’s Precious Family Reserve.
21/07/2025

A protest disrupted the start of construction of a new public toilet in Ōmokoroa’s Precious Family Reserve.

Ōmokoroa locals protest toilet near memorial seat

A group of skiers had to be rescued after triggering an avalanche which buried two people - one who only had their hand ...
21/07/2025

A group of skiers had to be rescued after triggering an avalanche which buried two people - one who only had their hand protruding from the snow.

Ski group survive avalanche on Mt Ruapehu

“Here at the circus, we always have more…” the lady ringmaster told the crowd under the big top tent at Mercury Baypark ...
21/07/2025

“Here at the circus, we always have more…” the lady ringmaster told the crowd under the big top tent at Mercury Baypark on Friday night. We’d just watched a man fly out of a human cannon ball and they were offering more, writes The Weekend Sun editor Merle Cave who took her family along to the show.

Review: Circus thrills in Tauranga

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