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Search for missing swimmer at Waihi Beach resumes

The search for a swimmer who got into difficulty in the sea at Waihi Beach yesterday has resumed this morning. Police were advised at about 12.40pm on Friday... Read More

Be extra vigilant at the beach this weekend

Surf Life Saving NZ is urging beach goers to be extra vigilant this weekend, and throughout the rest of summer. The call comes as the organisation's volunteers... Read More

Severe thunderstorm watch in force

The MetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for parts of the central North Island this morning. The watch affects people in the Bay of Plenty, Rotorua,... Read More

The true power of pedal power

The plucky 14-year-old might be running the gauntlet of every bus, truck and car on busy Cameron Road each day, but her daily jaunts up and down sniper alley still... Read More

It’s all about the Ford

Ford Muscle Car Club Tauranga's All Ford Day is entering its 21st year. On display on March 1 will be everything Ford alongside Peter Cramp and his 79 XD Ford... Read More

Tauranga CBD businesses rally to fund shuttles

After a summer of 'suffering”, businesses in the Tauranga CBD are banding together and getting behind an initiative that could bring more life to the streets. A... Read More

BOP players make under 20 rugby development camp

Three Bay Of Plenty rugby players have been selected for a development camp to find a World Champion New Zealand under 20 team. Benet Kumeroa, Cassius Misa, and... Read More

Risk of ‘summer ice’ for BOP drivers

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is urging Waikato and Bay of Plenty drivers to be aware of potentially hazardous ‘summer ice' on the regions' roads. System... Read More

Pre-season league hit-out resurrected

The Coastline Rugby League it breathing life into its dormant pre-season, 9's rugby league tournament. And this weekend, after a 10 to 15 year hiatus, at least... Read More

Water search underway at Waihi Beach

A search is underway for a person who was swimming at Waihi Beach this afternoon. Police were advised that there was a person having trouble in the sea at 12.40pm... Read More

Tourism BOP says cruise ships welcome in Tauranga

Strict measures are being enforced on cruise ships docking in Tauranga to mitigate the risk of coronavirus, says Tourism Bay of Plenty. 'Cruise ships docking in... Read More

Donations needed to save from folding

'I'm at the point where I have to sell my car in order to keep my family afloat. All my money has gone to the rescue.” That is what co-founder and board chair... Read More