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Ahuwhenua Trophy winner announced

Te Rua O Te Moko Ltd has been announced as the winner of the 2014 Ahuwhenua Trophy Mori Excellence in Farming Award. 'There was a real buzz at the event in Tauranga... Read More

Black Ferns in action in Whakatane

The Black Ferns team to play their last international hit-out against Canada in Whakatane today, has been named. Black Ferns Head Coach Brian Evans and his selection... Read More

Jacaranda House demolished

The iconic Jacaranda House at Tauranga Hospital is being torn down as it has a low engineer rating - meaning it has a high likelihood to be badly damaged in an earthquake. Waikato... Read More

Katikati girl to be farewelled

Katikati girl Jasnoor Kaur will be farewelled by friends and family at Manukau Memorial Hall in Auckland tomorrow at 12pm. Jasnoor, 9, was killed when the blue Subaru... Read More

Police car rammed in pursuit

Tauranga Police are disgusted with the driving of a 17-year-old after a police car was rammed and lead police on a chase around Mount Maunganui. Police stopped a... Read More

Highway open after truck crash

UPDATED 12.05PM: A section of State Highway 2, near Thompsons Track, is now open following work to fix power lines hanging in a precarious position following a truck... Read More

What’s on Today? Armed police and dogs

The rain clouds have cleared in Tauranga ready for a fun filled Saturday in the Bay. If you're looking for something to keep the children entertained this afternoon... Read More

Truckies plan Route K boycott

When Tauranga City Council puts up the Route K tolls on July 1 it will trigger a boycott from hundreds of light truck owners and drivers who have had their toll... Read More

Sunday auction for aircraft club

Dozens of model aircrafts, parts and engines will be on auction at Classic Flyers tomorrow as part of the Tauranga Model Aircraft Club annual fundraising event. Registration... Read More

‘No surprises’ in Rena report

A cultural issue report stating that leaving the wreck of the Rena on the Astrolabe Reef will not affect the spiritual or cultural significance of the reef contains... Read More

Study into Te Puke employment

A new study to evaluate opportunities for increasing investment, employment and incomes in the Bay of Plenty will benefit Te Puke, says its local MP Todd McClay. ... Read More

City strengthens safe ties

Western Bay of Plenty city leaders are committing to strengthening the region's safety for another five years by renewing allegiance to the World Health Organisation's... Read More