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Takitimu Link is set to boost Tauranga’s economy

Construction of the Takitimu North Link stage one is at the halfway point. So far, 1,500,000 cubic metres of dirt have been lifted, and four out of 10 bridges... Read More

Rock attack: Man spends $5K after on lights, CCTV

An 'angry” Pāpāmoa resident 'attacked” by people throwing rocks at his home has spent more than $5000 on lighting and security cameras to monitor... Read More

Artist Mr G unveils portrait of Kawerau Mayor

An official mayoral painting of Kawerau Mayor Faylene Tunui has been revealed via social media. Papamoa-based contemporary artist Mr G Hoete recently posted... Read More

Former chief executive to return to WBOP council

Western Bay of Plenty will have a familiar face leading its council with the appointment of Miriam Taris as interim chief executive. Taris will replace John... Read More

$10.3m funding agreed for Tauranga traffic project

Plans to reduce congestion in one of Tauranga's biggest choke points can begin after the Government approved funding for the design stage. New Zealand Transport... Read More

Quarter-billion dollars of new buildings consented

A tough economy isn't stopping a pair of motel owners from achieving their multimillion dollar plans for their business. Heng Zhang and Irene Shi, who bought... Read More

$60m BOP bridge and interchange to boost economy

A key piece of infrastructure that will enable economic growth for the Bay of Plenty by connecting the Rangiuru Business Park to the highway has been blessed... Read More

Holiday house hike: Group to assess impact

Rotorua's short-term accommodation providers including Airbnb and Bookabach hosts will soon be able to tell their council how a new additional targeted rate... Read More

Lagoon used as dumping ground for hunters

*Warning: The images in this story could be upsetting The dumping of deer carcasses, shellfish remains and other organic waste in Whakatāne's Awatapu... Read More

Call for professional dog walkers’ licence

A Pāpāmoa dog behaviour expert is lobbying for the introduction of licences for professional dog walkers in Tauranga to weed out those who are giving the industry... Read More

Guidelines set for part-sale of port shares

Guidelines have been set for how Bay of Plenty Regional Council will sell some of its Port of Tauranga shares. Last year the council agreed to a managed sell-down... Read More

Future looks golden for storm damaged road

Work to rebuild the section of Golden Valley Road in Waihī that collapsed after heavy rains in May 2023 will begin next week. 'This will be welcome news... Read More