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Pedestrian struck by car in Welcome Bay

One person has been hit by a car in Welcome Bay this evening. Police were notified at 5.40pm that a pedestrian had been struck by a car at the intersection of... Read More

Strategy aims to reduce drowning in BOP

Drowning is the number one cause of recreational deaths in New Zealand, and the Bay of Plenty has the fourth-highest regional drowning rate in the country. Each... Read More

Mount woman taking 12 marathons in her stride

A Mount woman's mission is a bit like The Proclaimers song ‘500 miles' except she'll be running. Deb Gee has committed to running 12 marathons in 12 months... Read More

Participation a priority at multi-sport festival

More than 400 Tauranga intermediate-level students hit the sports field this week at an inter-school tournament hosted by Bethlehem College. Students across nine... Read More

Todd Muller laser-focused

Todd Muller is ‘laser-focused' on delivering results for his community, not only around health and for local businesses and schools, but with the larger... Read More

Driver too drunk to remember hitting woman

An acupuncture business owner who ran over and killed a 71-year-old woman told police he didn't even remember driving down the road where he hit her because he... Read More

Countdown to limit paracetamol sales

From today, Countdown stores nationwide are limiting the sale of paracetamol and items containing paracetamol to one pack per customer, following a recent report... Read More

Rallying makes BOP comeback

Rallying will make a spectacular return to Bay of Plenty roads next month when crews from throughout the North Island compete in the Driven Auto Sales Rally Bay... Read More

One new case of COVID-19

There is one new community case of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today. The new case has an epidemiological link to an existing case and is associated with... Read More

Delays reported on SH29 after crash

UPDATE 1.36PM: One person has sustained minor injuries following a crash on State Highway 29. A police spokesperson says police and ambulance are responding to... Read More

Diamonds in the making

It took a Barry Crump book to draw a young couple from England to start life in New Zealand more than 55 years ago. Derek Read, 88, is English, and his... Read More

Explore our big blue backyard this spring

Not everyone in Tauranga owns or has access to a boat, yet locals are being urged to get out on the water and experience our magnificent marine environment. ... Read More