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Child who drowned in Tauranga fountain nearly five

The child who drowned in the fountain at Tauranga's Memorial Park was about to turn five. Police were called to reports of a drowning incident at the park about... Read More

Magic midcourter calls time on ANZ Premiership

After 10 years on court, Avis Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic midcourter Claire Kersten has called time on her ANZ Premiership career. Kersten, who has played two... Read More

Construction update for Cameron Road this week

Construction along Cameron Road has extended beyond the eastern and western sides of the road, and is now also on the centre median in two sections. These sections... Read More

Tauranga City continue to close gap in NRFL champs

Another win for Barry Gardiner's boys and it was a strong weekend for the Links Ave club across the board in senior football. Tauranga City closed the gap... Read More

Crash: Power outage in Bethlehem

Reports are coming in of a power outage in Bethlehem. According to Powerco, 147 properties are without power this afternoon in the Cambridge Road area. The power... Read More

NZ‘s worst domestic air accident: 60 years on

In July, the marking of 60 years since New Zealand's worst domestic air accident will be commemorated in Tauranga and Te Aroha. On that fateful day of July... Read More

It takes a village: support network helps new mums

A blur of nappies, burping, feeding, and sleeping, motherhood can be an overwhelming journey to embark on. Looking after a new baby is a full-time job with no... Read More

Students to benefit from creative funding

Applications for the next round of Creatives in Schools will open on Friday, June 16. Minister of Education Jan Tinetti and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage... Read More

Tauranga to get govt fund for solar energy project

Tauranga is one of four New Zealand cities to be the first receive funding from the government's Community Renewable Energy Fund. In a statement released... Read More

Entertainment figure trial: alleged victim speaks

One of the women who has alleged she was assaulted by an entertainment industry figure told the man 'think of your wife and children” while he was sexually... Read More

Mount Maunganui win Blake Park battle

Defending Baywide champions Mount Maunganui lurk a solitary point behind current top dog Tauranga Sports, after repelling a spirited challenge from Rotorua's... Read More

Weber confirms 2023 is his last season with Chiefs

Halfback Brad Weber, an 18-Test All Black and Gallagher Chiefs centurion, has confirmed his move to Europe at the end of 2023. "It is with a heavy heart that... Read More