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Serious crash on SH2, road closed

A serious crash has been reported on State Highway 2, north of Katikati. Emergency services are at the scene of a multiple vehicle accident on SH2. A Fire... Read More

Lamb takes out ham this Christmas

It's official, lamb will take centre stage on Kiwi Christmas tables this year. In an online survey of more than 1100 New Zealanders, 42% said lamb would be... Read More

Summer traffic squeeze: Key SH2 and SH25 changes

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is rolling out a fresh wave of traffic management measures this summer to keep holiday traffic moving smoothly across the Bay... Read More

Coping with grief during the Christmas season

As the festive season approaches, grief support specialists are warning that Christmas can intensify emotional distress for Bay of Plenty residents dealing with... Read More

SH2 speed limits reduced in Karangahake, Waihī

New speed limits will be introduced in Karangahake and Waihī after a recent speed review was undertaken by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. Three short sections... Read More

Neighbour starts Givealitte page after house fire

A Tauranga house fire has prompted an act of compassion from a neighbour who knows the agony of losing a home all too well. Charles Harrison has set up a... Read More

Lifeguard saves siblings at Waihī fundraiser

Top Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox got a first-hand example of how vital his support is for his adopted Waihī Beach community at the weekend. As the world No 38 launched... Read More

Father-son crashes spark Boxing Day showdown

Championship hopes tightened at Manfeild over the weekend as a father‑and‑son duo suffered costly crashes in round two of the Suzuki International Series. It... Read More

Food prices fall for third month

Food prices increased by 4.4% in the 12 months to November, but once again have decreased on a monthly basis for the third time in a row, according to Stats... Read More

Mayor makes a splash at Tauranga manu event

The final Z Manu World Champs qualifier drew a lively and enthusiastic crowd to the Tauranga Moana waterfront at the weekend. Competitors of all ages battled... Read More

Thames-Coromandel moves to restricted fire season

Thames-Coromandel will move into a restricted fire season at 9am on Tuesday until further notice, says Fire and Emergency New Zealand. A restricted fire season... Read More

Discovery Princess makes Tauranga debut

It was a breathtaking scene on Sunday morning as the Discovery Princess - the newest and largest Princess Cruises ship to visit New Zealand - sailed into Tauranga... Read More