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Jones puts Kiwi slalom on the map

Trail-blazing canoe slalom Kiwi Donald Johnstone believes the sport is on the cusp of the mainstream in New Zealand after the silver medal-winning Olympic efforts... Read More

New kid on the block wins award

Twelve months of blood, sweat and tears has paid off outstandingly for Mike Pero Real Estate Tauranga franchise owner Megan Benson. This week the Tauranga branch... Read More

Today's the last day for nominations

Don't forget - if you want to run for office in this year's local body elections your nomination must be in by 12pm today. Late applications cannot be accepted. Local... Read More

History behind two old Tauranga pubs

The story behind two buildings being demolished in Harington Street this week goes back further than nearly 20 years of pub names. What was recently Flaunt and The... Read More

Alcohol fuelled trio of crashes

Three drivers are appearing in Tauranga District Court on excess alcohol charges following a trio of crashes on Tauranga roads. Police were called to crash at 8.12pm... Read More

Suspicious blaze in the Bay

Two Bay of Plenty homes have been gutted following a fire which is being treated as suspected arson. Firefighters were called to the properties in Te Kaha just before... Read More

Medical centre meetings this month

A series of meetings taking place this month will give the public a chance to learn more about the plans for a new Mercury Bay Medical Centre. The three meetings... Read More

Meth drives family out of town

The removal van, which brought the hopes and dreams of the Pond family to Tauranga just eight weeks ago, will be reloaded, turned around and driven south again. 'Deep... Read More

Kiwi camp key for champion kayaker

A season that started on the West Coast of New Zealand has turned to Rio gold for British kayaker Joe Clarke. Clarke won the K1 canoe slalom crown at the at the... Read More

Shoppers kick up a fuss

'A terrible layout and very dangerous.” And: 'I will avoid it like the plague.” Plus: 'Stupid” and 'Crazy”. The shoppers have spoken, loudly,... Read More

Steve throwing his hat in mayoral ring

Nevermind about a stadium, what about the roads? Spending less on council palaces and more on the city If Tauranga City councillor Steve Morris wins the mayoralty... Read More

Night rescue to Matakana Island

A Matakana Island local had to be flown to Tauranga Hospital with breathing difficulties last night. The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter conducted the flight using... Read More