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Police search for male driver involved in pursuit

Police are trying to locate a male driver following a police pursuit near Bethlehem. A police media spokesperson says the vehicle involved was seen speeding on... Read More

Plant a tree, grow a dream

Most international travellers return home inspired by encounters, experiences, people, food, music and adventures. Not Geoff Brann. 'We've travelled extensively,... Read More

Finding fulfilment

Volunteering with Alzheimer's Tauranga/WBOP was a natural fit for Bruce Inglis. Bruce's father had passed away with Alzheimer's and he wanted to make a difference... Read More

Woman arrested after SH33 chase

An 18-year-old woman has been arrested following a pursuit which ended near Paengaroa. A police media spokesperson says the pursuit happened on Friday just after... Read More

Celebrating a decade of community support

Papamoa Rotary Club has celebrated its tenth anniversary in style with a fantastic celebration at Classic Flyers Museum. Sixty five people attended the function... Read More

Te Puke company expands into South Island

Te Puke company Flare Fires is to begin manufacturing fires in Cromwell. Flare Fires has been operating in Te Puke for more than nine years with its solid masonry... Read More

Planting day gets rained off

Today's public planting day at Papamoa Hills Regional Park has been rained off. "Heavy rain overnight has made the steep planting area slippery and unsafe,... Read More

Rethinking the role of mangroves

An upcoming seminar is set to rethink the important role mangroves play in helping to fight the impacts of climate change, sea-level rise and coastal inundation. Dr... Read More

Mystery at Omokoroa Market

This morning, a sunny winter Saturday, I picked up my mum in Bethlehem and we headed over to the Omokoroa Lizard Market to explore some of the local arts and crafts. Today... Read More

Sons of Zion return to Bay in winter tour

One of New Zealand's most exciting and renowned live acts, Sons of Zion, are returning to the Bay of Plenty as part of a seven-date nationwide tour. The announcement... Read More

Cars collide at busy intersection

Traffic at one of Tauranga's busiest intersections was impeded for a time this morning, following a motor vehicle accident. Police were called to a two car... Read More

Police investigating Hamilton death

Police are investigating the death of a 28-year-old woman in Hillcrest, Hamilton. Emergency services were called to an Aurora Terrace house at around 2.04am. The... Read More