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Calls to save a life this Christmas

Two weeks. Four deaths. A long, hot summer on the way. The numbers highlight a dismal trend. Beyond the deaths over the past few weeks, Maritime NZ stats show... Read More

Intoxication & fights: 12 arrested at Whangamatā

Police are disappointed with behaviour including intoxication and fighting at a number of incidents that took place following an event in Whangamatā over the... Read More

What memories do you have of Baycourt?

Did you visit shows and performances at Baycourt Community & Arts Centre when you were growing up? In conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Baycourt Community... Read More

Best NZ builds and renovations for 2022

Calley Homes, Urbo Homes and Framed Builders are Bay of Plenty winning builders in this year's top New Zealand build and renovations awards. Celebrating building... Read More

Te Puke Highway lane closure for two weeks

The southbound lane of Te Puke Highway will be closed from Monday, November 28 between Poplar Lane and Welcome Bay Road, to carry out road repairs and resealing. Works... Read More

Witnesses sought for serious assault

Police are making enquiries after a serious assault in Hamilton, on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services were called about 3.40pm after the incident in Ward... Read More

Vehicle crashes in Pāpāmoa and Paengaroa

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a vehicle crash in Pāpāmoa. Police received a report of a collision involving a motorcycle and a truck on... Read More

Classic opportunity for young tennis stars

Two promising young Tauranga tennis players have qualified to play centre-court at January's ASB Classic as part of a youth-focused tournament. Charlize Cashmore,... Read More

One person in critical condition following crash

Emergency services are attending to a serious vehicle crash in Ōpōtiki. One person is in a critical condition after the single vehicle crash on Waiotahe Valley... Read More

Handel‘s Messiah: Tauranga’s annual tradition

Every year, those who attend the annual performance of Handel's 'Messiah' in Tauranga are moved, delighted and inspired by what is arguably one of... Read More

Looking to the past to help save planet’s future

Modern items sit beside objects from times past in Western Bay Museum's new exhibition called ‘How To Save The Planet - what we can learn from our grandparents'. The... Read More

Kids dive into breakfast before TRYathlon

Anchor is serving up nutritious pre-race fuel at the Santarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon today at Arataki Park. Anchor believes that a great day starts with great... Read More