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Fishing vessel breaking up on rocks at Mauao

A fishing charter vessel is breaking up on the rocks at the base of Mauao this afternoon after coming aground on Friday night. A SunLive reporter at the scene... Read More

Maasdam cruises slowly into Tauranga

A passenger on board the Maasdam has reported that the cruise ship arrived into Tauranga this morning on only one engine. 'We limped into Tauranga harbour, running... Read More

NZ may reach 40C in the next few days

Yesterday Gisborne reached 38.2 degrees Celsius and the Australian heatwave hasn't even reached our shores yet. There is a chance 40 degrees could be reached... Read More

The Lion and Tusk Museum

Roger Mabbett was driving along Portside Drive a few months before Christmas when he noticed a small sign on the side of the road. Puzzled, he went to check... Read More

What‘s on - saving penguins, roller disco, pooches

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Ka waiho hei ra wera i te kokoru. Temperatures are expected to soar today, so make sure you keep well-hydrated. It's a one-layer-clothing... Read More

Boat aground at base of Mauao spilling diesel

A walker on the Mauao base track has reported that the fishing vessel aground at the base of Mauao is now spilling diesel. 'There's no sign of any salvage attempt.... Read More

Cricket double header a winner

It is good to see women's sport finally getting the recognition it deserves from our two major codes. Rugby and cricket administrators have not always been supportive... Read More

A ‘Gooney Bird’ flapping over BOP

It is as summer as the sound of cicadas, as summer as the wash of another lazy wave on the Tay Street Beach. This summer sound is the rumble of ZK-AWP - one gracious... Read More

NZSO tour brings Beethoven to Tauranga

People of Tauranga can enjoy the music of Beethoven and get up close with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra as part of an innovative new tour in March. Setting... Read More

No signs of Queensland fruit fly breeding in NZ

After nearly a year-long, $18 million operation, New Zealand has once again been declared free of the serious pest species, Queensland fruit fly. A biosecurity... Read More

Funding boost for new health facilities welcomed

The announcement that the Bay of Plenty will be getting two new mental health and addictions facilities thanks to a $45 million funding boost has been warmly welcomed. It... Read More

The countdown to Aotearoa Bike Challenge begins

Kiwis are encouraged to hop on their bikes in February, as part of the Aotearoa Bike Challenge. The month-long event is back for its fourth year, and participants... Read More