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Car crashes into house in Te Puke Many people were without power following the crash. Photo and video by Tyson Smith. ); } else { // } Click the image above to watch the video Police are investigating the cause of a crash which left many people without power in Te Puke overnight. Witnesses at the scene say the vehicle crashed into the deck of a house on Moehau Street, just after 8.30pm. Emergency services were called to the single vehicle crash at the intersection of...

); } The two cases today who flew from Pakistan arrived in New Zealand before the restriction on travel from Pakistan took effect, says the Ministry. "This restriction came into effect yesterday." NZ Covid Tracer NZ Covid Tracer now has 2,802,149 registered users.  Poster scans have reached 258,138,805 and users have created 9,660,862 manual diary entries. There have been 752,434 scans in the last 24 hours to midday yesterday. "It’s incredibly important that people keep a record of where ...

National MP Part of being an effective electorate MP is staying connected with constituents and key stakeholders. As well as holding monthly drop-in clinics for constituents to share their views and concerns, I regularly meet with crown agencies, private business owners and industry representatives. The most regular topic that is raised with me at stakeholder meetings is the lack of housing stock in the Bay of Plenty. Employers struggle to attract staff to the area because it’s nearly as d...

); } else { // } Chief Executive of Priority One A couple of weeks ago the New Zealand Productivity Commission released a report about our country’s economic productivity and how we could improve it.  The commission, chaired by Dr Ganesh Nana, is rightly concerned about New Zealand’s productivity, we rank poorly compared to other developed nations. The key measure of GDP per capita is below the OECD average. Economic growth in this country is generally produc...

Gemstones to dazzle in Tauranga this weekend Graeme Dewhurst. Gemstones of all shapes and sizes will be on display in Tauranga this weekend. The National Gem and Mineral Show, held at Tauranga Racecourse on Friday, April 30-Sunday, May 2 has something for everyone. Gorgeous and intriguing rocks will help keep the kids entertained for hours, and there are plenty of activities planned. The show is split into two halls – one where collectors and those intrigued can buy anything gem and mineral r...

New organisation to promote cultural tourism File image/SunLive. A new organisation is being set up to establish a cultural tourism footprint in Tauranga. Te Whanau Tapoi Maori ō Tauranga Moana – an incorporated society currently representing 14 Maori tourism operators will be launched on Saturday. The tourism operators will collectively promote stories of the region. Spokesperson Reon Tuanau of Ngai Te Rangi and Ngati Ranginui says, “We’ve got experiences for anyone looking to learn m...

Scooter and car crash on SH29A File Image. SunLive. One person has sustained moderate injuries after a crash in Tauranga this evening. A collision involving a car and a scooter has caused traffic to back up around State Highway 29A. Police were alerted to the incident between Poike Road and Oropi Road at 5pm. A police spokesperson has now confirmed that the road does not appear to be blocked. “One person was reported to have sustained moderate injuries and was transported to hospital,” says...

This weekend we remember our Anzacs - those who’ve served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations, and the contribution and suffering they’ve endured for us. We are truly grateful. Originally Anzac Day was devised to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps forces that landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula on April 25, 1915, during WW1. More than 130,000 men died: 87,000 Ottoman soldiers; 44,000 Allied soldiers, including 2779 New Zealanders. A huge t...

by Councillor Steve Morris If you’re feeling disappointed by decisions to increase rates by 20 per cent, frustrated at how your money is being spent on a $14.2m increase in Council staff salaries this year, disenfranchised by having your right to vote taken from you, you’re not alone. A strong voice for ratepayers is more important than ever. So a group of Tauranga residents, chairs and former chairs of ratepayers associations, civic leaders, and local members of the Taxpayers’ Union h...

on the wastewater network. Tauranga City Council is advising the overflow was near the end of Matapihi road and a clean-up response is underway. A statement from council says the overflow is being managed and the clean-up will take some time. There is no damage or break in the actual pipeline, says the statement. “We are working with the local community and hapū to ensure public safety and health and we ask that the public please stay away from this area. Wastewater from this network has bee...