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What’s on – beach party, yachts and art

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday Today we are expecting a fine day with light winds. It's a two-clothing day with a high of 18 degrees expected and an overnight... Read More

Jamie Harkins judging Waihi beach sand sculptures

Mount Maunganui's 3-D sand art legend Jamie Harkins is heading to Waihi Beach this morning to judge marine-themed sand sculptures. The fun-packed beach party... Read More

Claydons answer call of synchro

Ella Claydon had finished with dancing but loved the pool. Synchronised swimming was a perfect fit. 'She went for a look-see,” says Mum Lorna Claydon. 'And... Read More

Rescue helicopter open day

The Trustpower TECT rescue helicopter will be on display today along with live demonstrations by emergency services. A fun-filled family day has been planned... Read More

Caring, giving and gunpowder

The pungent smell of nitrocellulose, the explosive component of the modern-day bullet, after it's been fired, must be addictive. Allison Fursdon reckons so. She... Read More

Paddling to success

Tess Pateman reckons throwing herself down extreme river rapids regularly gives her the confidence to tackle just about anything in life. The Omokoroa Point... Read More

Survey’s disappointment and delight

'Disappointed,” says Peter Malcolm of the income equality group, Closing the Gaps after a mixed response to its survey of local body candidates. 'What does... Read More

Tauranga and Mount Lotto players win big

A lucky Mount Maunganui Lotto player has won $166,667 with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The ticket was sold at Mt Maunganui New World. One... Read More

Tired seals make it to dry land

Don't be surprised if you see increasing amounts of sleepy seal pups around Bay of Plenty coastlines this time of year. Local marine organisations are urging... Read More

Great year for TBC football.

Tauranga Boys' College footballers should be major contenders when the school's sports awards are announced for 2019. By any standards applied to a sporting code... Read More

Injured motorcyclist on Domain Rd

Police were notified of a motorcycle accident in Papamoa on Saturday afternoon. A rider has come off a motorbike near the intersection of Domain Rd and Tara Rd. The... Read More

Sunday‘s street party in First Ave

There's only one more sleep to go until a massive street party in Tauranga's First Avenue. The weather's looking fantastic for a fun day out on Sunday which promises... Read More