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Minister’s tribute to “true visionary” Dr Kihi Ngatai was an influential figure in the region. File photo. '); } else { // } The kaumātua of Tauranga Moana passed away earlier this week at the age of 91. A powerhouse in the Māori community of Tauranga for generations, Ngatai’s loss has been keenly felt across the region. Willie Jackson, the Minister for Māori Development, is expressing his admiration for Kihi and his sadness at news of his passing. “Along with his late wife Maria, the couple planted the first kiwifruit vines in the Tauranga region mor...

Police cracking down on youth offending Police say vehicles are continuing to be targeted by youth offenders. File photo/Daniel Hines/SunLive. '); } else { // } Vehicle owners are being asked to make sure they take every precaution possible to prevent them from being targeted by thieves. These measures include parking in well-lit areas if on the street, or parking down driveways where they are less visible from the roadside. “Always remove your valuables from your vehicles and consider vehicle alarms,” says Detective Inspector Graham Pitkethley. “Vehicles lef...

Tauranga Council thanked for 12th Ave action Residents and business owners on 12th Ave submitted petitions to council in May. File Image. SunLive. '); } else { // } No liquor ban will be placed in the 12th Ave area in the immediate future, with businesses and residents happy with work being done by Tauranga City Council and Police regarding anti-social behaviour. However, there will be a further review in December to ensure progress has not regressed and that successful processes continue. Residents and business owners on 12th Ave submitted petitions to Council in...

More opportunities to donate blood in BOP File Image. '); } else { // } New Zealand Blood Service is announcing it will more than double the opportunities to donate and the frequency of visits by the service to Rotorua with the launch an additional mobile blood drive team that will service the Bay of Plenty, Franklin, Hawke’s Bay and Taranaki regions. The additional mobile drive team will be visiting the Distinction Hotel-Tawa & Rimu on 390 Fenton Street on August 9 and 10. It will return on August 31 until September 2, and monthly there after. Rotorua currently ...

Wintry, snowy change coming for Sunday Snow is being forecast for the Desert Road this week. '); } else { // } There's been some very mild weather around NZ lately, but that is expected to change this weekend as winter reminds us that the season is still with us. Sou'Westers will kick in on Saturday nationwide but will turn milder west to north west in the North Island on Sunday - lifting temperatures ahead of the cold change. “But at the same time the lower South Island will be getting a wintry change already arriving with temperatures dropping and some snow flu...