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Top tennis players set for Mount Open

Tennis has rebounded in the Bay of Plenty and top players from around the country are being attracted to the area because of cancelled events in Auckland. The... Read More

All smiles as ECC wins oral health challenge

The children at an early childhood centre are proud to show off their pearly whites after coming first in an annual oral health challenge. ECCs across the... Read More

Police plea after deadly start to holiday season

Police are again urging motorists to drive with a focus on safety after a deadly start to the Christmas/New Year's holiday period. Five people have died on... Read More

Olympians ready for Mount triathlon event

Whilst most of us will still be feeling the after-effects of Christmas celebrations some of New Zealand and the Bay of Plenty's finest athletes will be in action... Read More

Have yourself a very jazzy Christmas

There are high hopes that the National Jazz Festival will be back on Tauranga's music and festival menu again this coming year. The festival was successfully held... Read More

Covid-19: Four in Tauranga Hospital, two in ICU

There are now four people in hospital in Tauranga with Covid-19, two of which are in ICU, with six new cases across the Bay of Plenty over the past two... Read More

Summer suggestions from Tauranga’s arts manager

James Wilson, manager of arts and culture for Tauranga City Council has some great suggestions for enjoying the Christmas and New Year summer break. 'A very merry... Read More

Body located in search for missing fisherman

The body of a man has been located in the water near Whangapoua during the search for a missing fisherman, police have confirmed. The body was located yesterday... Read More

Cordons lifted after Mount Maunganui police search

UPDATE: Cordons have been lifted and police are no longer in the area of Bedford Place following an earlier lockdown. Police were looking for a person with concerns... Read More

A busy year for TECT rescue helicopter

Over 445 lives were saved by the TECT Rescue Helicopter crew so far this year, up to November 2021. Inter-hospital transfers, winch rescues, motor vehicle accidents,... Read More

Have a very trappy Christmas

'Meri Kirihimete, we did it,” says Predator Free Bay of Plenty interim coordinator Fiona Lavin. Fiona is celebrating not only Christmas, but the reaching... Read More

Police sharing Christmas spirit

Pāpāmoa Police Constable Adrian Oldham is hoping everyone is able to enjoy the Christmas cheer over the holiday break while staying safe and looking out for... Read More