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Police locating person of interest in Judea

Update 4.45pm - Tauranga police are working to locate a person of interest near Judea. A number of armed police officers have been spotted at the BP petrol station... Read More

Two in hospital following Cameron Road crash

Updated 4.30pm - Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash involving a van and a bus. A police mediaspokesperson says the crash happened at the... Read More

Entries open for Bay’s biggest Christmas Parade

The Trustpower Christmas Parade returns to downtown Tauranga on December 1, with incredible new floats, big bands, entertainment, and everyone's favourite cartoon... Read More

Inspirational athlete wins hearts

Kristie Purton was told to stop competing by swimming and cycling officials worried for her safety at this month's Australian Transplant Games on the Gold Coast. But... Read More

Tradition fuses with contemporary culture

Through the lens of a Maori understanding of the world, all things created are the result of three states: te kore, the nothing; te po, the night; and te ao Marama,... Read More

Bay of Plenty on-board with nationwide fuel strike

A boycott of fuel stations nationwide got underway earlier today, and Bay of Plenty residents are joining the action. Thousands of motorists throughout the country... Read More

Community-led action tackles meth addiction

Tauranga residents battling with methamphetamine addiction will be able to seek support at an information session today. Tauranga Anti-P Ministry is hosting a... Read More

Public views sought on whitebait

Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage is inviting everyone with an interest in whitebait to share their views on whitebait management in an online survey and/or at... Read More

Papamoa gets new cycling group

A new cycling group is launching in Papamoa on November 1 with the aim to help local riders have fun, build fitness and stay safe. The Papamoa Peddlers is open... Read More

Child rescued from near-drowning at Matata beach

A child has been rescued from a potential drowning at an Eastern Bay of Plenty beach. A police media spokesperson says emergency services were called to a beach... Read More

First home buyer dreams hindered by existing debt

The hopes and dreams of some wannabe first-home buyers applying for mortgages are being dashed because of credit card debt and personal loans. The First Home... Read More

Pan Am, Clinton and the weather

Today we are expecting a fine day after early morning showers. Also westerly breezes. It's a one-clothing layer day today with an expected high of 21... Read More