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“Textbook“ work to contain 12 tonne fishing wreck

The work to contain and remove a 12 tonne fishing boat stuck on rocks on Mauao is being described as 'textbook” by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council's On... Read More

Whakatane surfer claims Grom Series victory

Whakatane surfer Luis Southerwood has claimed his maiden victory at a national level after winning the first event of the Billabong Grom Series held this weekend.... Read More

Police seeking Questo King

Hamilton Police are asking for the public's help to locate Questo King, who has a warrant to arrest. The 34-year-old is believed to be in the Waikato... Read More

Total watering ban in Waihi and Waikino lifted

The total watering ban in Waihi and Waikino has been lifted, thanks to the water saving efforts of residents, says the Hauraki District Council. Outside watering... Read More

Partial closure of Cameron Road this Wednesday

Road closures will be in place on Wednesday, as 8000 concert-goers are expected to attend Cold Chisel at Wharepai Domain that evening. To support the safety of... Read More

Seagull centre diverting more waste from landfill

The Seagull Centre in Thames is set to divert more items from going to landfill with its new Resource Recovery Park. The park was opened by Thames Ward... Read More

Tauranga‘s Connolly demolishes 125 competition

Even after just one round of the motocross nationals, the writing is already on the wall for rivals of Bay of Plenty teenager Brodie Connolly. The 16-year-old... Read More

New year, same old scams

Police are reminding New Zealanders to be extra vigilant when receiving unsolicited phone calls, especially when the caller asks for personal details or money. A... Read More

Thirty degree temperatures to ease off

Tauranga residents can expect scorching temperatures to gradually drop this week. MetService meteorologist Andy Best says the weather will remain warm throughout... Read More

Traffic lights to be switched on near Bayfair

Traffic lights will soon be in operation on State Highway 2/Maunganui Road, north of the Bayfair roundabout. The temporary signalised crossing, being carried... Read More

Cup winners band together at Bay Oval

Tauranga's Bay Oval in New Zealand rolled out the welcome carpet for three of the country's top sporting heroes during the WHITE FERNS clash against South Africa... Read More

Delays on SH2 between Katikati and Tauranga

Motorists travelling between Tauranga and Katikati and are being warned to expect 40 minute delays on State Highway 2. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises... Read More