Laser Clinics Ponsonby staff still waiting for pay after business put into liquidation
The Ponsonby branch of Laser Clinics New Zealand was shuttered on August 16. Photo / Google Frykberg said…
Funeral costs: One in five funerals at Tauranga business conducted with no service or ceremony
Keith told the Bay of Plenty Times an unattended cremation – one without a ceremony – was the…
Rotorua SH30A roadworks postponed to 2026 as MP slams NZTA for road closure
In a statement today NZTA apologised for the disruption caused and confirmed it would rethink its approach. “We…
Rotorua SH30A reopens after backlash over traffic chaos and delays
“We acknowledge that the work was disruptive this morning. “We’ve taken this into consideration and have removed the…
Rolleston’s Clearview Primary and Waitaha School, announce closure after asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand products
“The board understands that this will be distressing and inconvenient for our school community, however our primary concern…
Toi Tauranga Art Gallery reopens with new vision
“We’ve championed as much from around the Bay of Plenty as possible.” The gallery’s redesign has reoriented the…
Hawke’s Bay Kai Ika Project faces closure by Christmas without new sponsor
LegaSea communications adviser Chris Scott said the project couldn’t run in Hawke’s Bay without the help of current…
Owners close Tararua’s historic Wimbledon Tavern to ‘evil’ locals
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ERO defends Wesley College hostel closure after principal critique
While the school “fully acknowledged” historical failures, Wesley College principal Brian Evans told the Herald that over the…
Wesley College hostel closure: Violence among boarders at NZ’s oldest school behind urgent shutdown
“On this occasion, more than 30 senior students left their hostel building at night, entered a junior building,…
Tauranga City Council closes Mauao, involves police after fireworks repeatedly used on sacred maunga
Thomson-Bache said the council had four Māori wardens on-site from 7pm to 11pm last night. “Despite their presence,…
SH30A Rotorua closure: NZTA confirms detours
“All four lanes of SH30A, both in each direction, will be rebuilt giving the road a fresh, smooth…