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New SH29 intersections to enhance traffic flow

Two new Tauriko West intersections have opened as part of the State Highway 29 Tauriko Enabling Works project. A new intersection in Tauriko Village opened... Read More

Cocaine worth $60.9m seized at Port of Tauranga

Hundreds of bricks of cocaine worth up to $60.9 million has been found inside three containers at the Port of Tauranga. On Sunday, Customs officers, police... Read More

Tauranga's quest for four water polo titles starts

The top Tauranga men's water polo team are gunning to defend their national league title - which they've held for the last three years - in the two-month 2025... Read More

New indoor courts open with community fun day

Tauranga City's new indoor courts are about to open on Cameron Rd and the community can get ready to reap the benefits. This Saturday, May 10, from 10am-2pm,... Read More

Killer attempts to appeal murder conviction

A murder victim's mother is shocked the killer has tried to appeal his conviction more than 20 years later - and relieved he failed. Teen killer John... Read More

BoP under rain warning, possible thunderstorms

A heavy rain warning is now in place for the region through to Saturday morning. MetService issued the orange warning for Bay of Plenty east of Maketu, including... Read More

Tauranga students' helmet designs win in contest

Five Tauranga school students received a huge surprise when they were presented with their winning helmets as part of Travel Safe's 'Design Your Own Helmet”... Read More

Tauranga man sentence for stabbing German tourist

A German tourist was stabbed twice when the man he was drinking with in a car became enraged after losing his car keys. 'You'd had a 40 ounce of gin... Read More

Darts club started for Katikati youth

A Katikati woman starting up a youth darts club in town this school term is asking families with interested college-aged children to get in touch. Natalie... Read More

Six injured in four vehicle crash on SH29

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious four-vehicle crash on State Highway 29. Police were called to the crash, near the Kaimai summit, at 6.40am.... Read More

Teen wicket queen gets top honour

A talented 18-year-old Te Puke cricketer has been named Northern Districts Young Female Player of the Year. Brittany Jenkins was recognised for having her... Read More

Family battles for toddler's movement progress

Remi Henderson, 2, has a rare and lifelong neurological disorder that has stolen her ability to walk and talk. The Tauranga toddler started... Read More