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ANZ Tauranga branch reopens after car crash

The ANZ Bank's 11th Ave branch has reopened after a car hit the building in Tauranga. Part of the roof was damaged, but an ANZ spokesperson said no staff... Read More

McDonald first Māori woman to chair Toi Moana

Two Tauranga-based councillors have been voted in for the top two positions on Toi Moana - Bay of Plenty Regional Council at its inaugural meeting in Whakatāne... Read More

Women’s rugby kicks off in Pāpāmoa

Pāpāmoa Rugby Club is set to launch its first women's rugby team, to compete against teams across the Bay of Plenty in 2026. To kick things off, the club... Read More

Frightmares: BoP’s spooky sleep stats

As Halloween casts its eerie glow, new research reveals that the Bay of Plenty's most terrifying experiences aren't coming from horror movies - they're happening... Read More

Wilderness challenge builds students' confidence

A group of 12 Te Puke High School students has just returned from a 19-day wilderness challenge - the first part of their Project K experience. Project K... Read More

Katikati brothers 2025’s best youth wrestlers

Two Katikati brothers have fought their way to the top of their favourite sport after competing in the 95th New Zealand National Olympic Wrestling Championships... Read More

Measles warning ahead of national kapa haka comp

A Māori health coalition is asking those attending the National Primary Schools Kapa Haka competition to take precautions to prevent measles from spreading. Thirteen... Read More

Fatal crash in Matamata

One person is dead after a crash in Matamata. Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Waharoa Rd East and Pohlen Rd at... Read More

Te Puke men in court charged with murder

Two men from Te Puke have appeared in court charged with murdering Tristan Eruera Oakes in the Bay of Plenty town. Oakes, 29, was found critically injured... Read More

Bay surfers chase Sunshine Shield glory

The Bay Boardriders surfing team are competing this weekend in Gisborne for the surfing equivalent of rugby's Ranfurly Shield. The 22 Bay of Plenty surfers... Read More

Young hero honoured after saving toddler

The 10-year-old who saved a toddler from drowning at Baywave last month has been recognised by Hato Hone St John for her act of heroism. Tauranga St John... Read More

750,000 people already at flood risk, model shows

More than a third of the population in some regions are at risk from inland flooding and that will increase as a changing climate brings wilder, wetter weather,... Read More