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Fifteen minutes with Tenby

He's hardly had time to slip those buffed designer shoes under the desk in the Mayoral Chamber. And already he's thinking they may not belong there. 'Yes, I... Read More

Clayton Mitchell bar footage may never be released

Security footage of NZ First MP Clayton Mitchell being thrown out of a Tauranga bar looks unlikely to ever be aired - despite his leader Winston Peters promising... Read More

NZRL passes on sympathies to Marshall-King whanau

The New Zealand Rugby League has passed on its sympathies to Jeremy Marshall-King and his whanau following the death of his father Shane King in a car accident... Read More

Anamaya‘s avocado invention on display at MOTAT

An award-winning Tauranga Intermediate student will have her invention on display at the Museum of Transport and Technology - MOTAT - this coming month as part... Read More

Mayor hosting event after Kuaotunu Bridge repair

This week, Thames-Coromandel Mayor Sandra Goudie will be hosting an event to say thanks to the NZTA, its contractors and all the local residents affected by the... Read More

Too many Kiwis dying in NZ waters

New Zealand's first Water Safety Month was launched yesterday because too many people are dying in New Zealand waters. Already this year 57 people have died in... Read More

Are you in the People of Tauranga painting?

Are you in the People of Tauranga painting? A two metre painting is attracting a lot of interest from Tauranga people coming to the Bay of Plenty Home Show this... Read More

Support for men at sea

About 300 seafarers pour in to the Tauranga Seafarer's Centre each week seeking out a hot cuppa, free wifi and a safe space to rest. Seafarers from Philippines,... Read More

Truck hit barrier at Mount early Saturday morning

A truck hit a barrier Mount Maunganui this morning causing the southbound lane to be partially blocked for a period of time. Police received a report of a vehicle... Read More

Investigation following Lake Rotorua death

Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of a woman's body by Lake Rotorua on Friday morning. "The death is currently being treated as... Read More

What’s on – dragon boats, softball and home show

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Today we are expecting showers easing in the morning then clearing in the afternoon to fine spells. Northwesterlies will be... Read More

Walking for Freedom to abolish slavery

Today, for the third year in a row, a Walk for Freedom will be held at Mount Maunganui. A Walk for Freedom will also be held in Whakatane. The three kilometre... Read More