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Gumboot skiing and cow lassoing on Valentines Day

The survey team at Bay of Plenty Regional Council had a Valentine's Day date to remember on Friday. They also displayed some creative problem solving involving... Read More

Woman found dead in Brookfield

Update 1.46pm: A woman's body has been found by police investigating this week's double homicide in Tauranga. The body was found on Friday when police... Read More

Brendon Dugan still singing at 17

It's dangerous messing with superlatives - richest, poorest, biggest, best or rarest. Like last week in the Weekend Sun when we featured Leap day birthday girl... Read More

The women of chalk and baize

She's been in love with cue sports since she was a nipper and stood on a box to play eight ball. 'I have four brothers and a sister so there was always lots of... Read More

What‘s on - VWs, fair, running

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Me koa te ra. We're expecting a fine day today, apart from some cloud in the morning and night, with northerly breezes. It's... Read More

Chiefs off to flying Super Rugby start

The best coaches have an almost mystical quality. They can get results out of players who were mired in mediocrity and inspire others to achieve greatness. What's... Read More

Charges made in relation to Tauranga homicide

The 25-year-old Bay of Plenty man arrested yesterday in Christchurch has been charged with the murders of two men at a Tauranga property on Tuesday February 11. He... Read More

Festival of colour to spread joy

It's a festival of love, of light, of colour and of happiness. This ancient cultural festival hails from India but is travelling across the world, spreading colour... Read More

Finalists announced for TECT awards

Community groups, volunteers and young changemakers are striving to make the Western Bay of Plenty a better place to live. And now they are being recognised... Read More

Waikato commuters committed to their cars

Waikato people are wedded to their cars and although they want to use more sustainable travel choices, they believe it's too hard, a new study from the University... Read More

Community meeting to address Tauranga crime

Western Bay of Plenty mayors and police will be holding a public meeting to address gang violence issues in the area. The meeting will be held at Baycourt this... Read More

Greerton crash causes delays

Two vehicles have crashed on Oropi Road in Greerton this evening. "Police were advised of a two-vehicle collision on Oropi Road in Greerton at about 5.30pm tonight,"... Read More