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Police investigating car on fire in Pyes Pa

Police are making enquiries following the discovery of a car on fire in Pyes Pa early this morning. Police received a report of the car on fire about 2.15am.... Read More

Taupo opener blasts a century in Williams Cup

Generation Homes Lake Taupo all-rounder Drew Brierley continued his golden summer with the bat, when he blasted a century in his team's victory over Bond & Co... Read More

Octogenarians go skydiving

The trio of octogenarians were chuckling as they came towards me down the Oakland driveway in 13th Ave. Rex OConnor, age 86, Jennifer Mundy, 81, and Shirley... Read More

Popular Te Puna business closes following fire

A popular furniture and homeware business at the Clarke Road Village in Te Puna has had to close its doors until further notice due to fire damage in the building... Read More

New wave buoy off Bowentown Bar

A new wave buoy has been set in place off the Bowentown Bar. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council announced this week that their new wave buoy has been placed four... Read More

Burling and Tuke chasing another 49er world title

If they hadn't already won a few, Peter Burling and Blair Tuke might have felt a bit short changed with their latest stint as 49er world champions. The pair... Read More

Two in suspicious vehicle taken into custody

Two people were taken into custody last night near Hairini. Police observed a suspicious vehicle on Haukore St at 11.11pm on Saturday night. 'When instructed... Read More

What‘s on - dirt racing, greyhounds and comedy

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday. He maha nga huihuinga e tupu ana i tenei ra. Me harikoa ki to whanau me o hoa. We are expecting a fine day today, with southwesterlies... Read More

Nurses fundraise for Bangladesh

Three Tauranga nurses who were inspired by a grassroots healthcare programme in Bangladesh are fundraising to see its continuation. Lyn Elliot travelled with... Read More

$1 million for lucky Lotto player

A lucky Lotto player from Tuatapere, Southland will be celebrating after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The... Read More

One person has now died following TEL crash

One person has now died following a serious crash on the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road on Wednesday. Police have advised that a person has died in hospital... Read More

Students to get fare-free bus rides for 2020

As students around the Bay are heading back to school, parents will be pleased to know students travelling on Bayhopper buses will receive free fares through a... Read More