Ballance ending Mount Maunganui manufacturing prompts marae call for heavy industry rethink
Ballance Agri-Nutrients is winding down its manufacturing operations at its Hewletts Rd, Mount Maunganui site. Photo / NZME…
94-year-old volunteer helps DoC build safer Mount Somers walking tracks
Most recently, this work involved helping to build a new zigzag walk on the very popular Woolshed Creek…
Midway’s Cory Taylor to lead New Zealand’s Black Fins at Surf Rescue Challenge in Mount Maunganui
“His appointment for this year’s campaign marks a continuation of his role,” Surf Life Saving NZ campaign lead…
Why Mount Maunganui childhood friends bought the Pacific Motor Inn
The pair returned from overseas careers just over two months ago. Low, a builder by trade, worked in…
Public and lifeguards join forces in two rescues
Surf Life Saving NZ lifeguards. Photo: Kim Baker Wilson. The man made the wise decision to return to…
Mauao Trust and council condemn illegal fireworks on sacred Mount Maunganui maunga
“Mauao is a sacred and historic reserve, not a place for fireworks,” a Mauao Trust representative said. “We…
Tauranga considers tougher dog rules to protect wildlife and public safety
Heaphy said wildlife was present in those areas year-round, not just seasonally. Department of Conservation (DoC) project lead…
Oppo Find X9 Pro with Hasselblad kit: Camera test and photo comparison with Vivo X200 Ultra
The three cameras of the Oppo Find X9 Pro deliver very good images in many situations and sometimes…
Skipper Sean Wilson fined for boat collision near Mount Maunganui
The man then reversed, attempting to avoid a collision, but the oncoming boat struck the bow of the…
Two yachts ground at Mount Maunganui
MetService recorded windspeeds of 35 – 43km/h westerlies gusting up to 80 km/hr between 2pm – 4pm. “It…
Mount Maunganui dragon removed from Pilot Bay, but may return soon
While at Pilot Bay, the sculpture captured the public’s imagination, prompting a wave of affection and calls to…
Mount Maunganui Greazy Dogs gang members fined for illegal Facebook raffle
Other cash prizes advertised included four of $1000, five of $500, 10 of $250 and five of $200.…