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Alleged stolen car lands three teens in court

Three female teenagers are set to appear in Tauranga Youth Court today after allegedly crashing a stolen car on Cameron Road in the early hours of this morning.... Read More

Bay planning project takes top honours

A Bay of Plenty planning project has landed top honours in an international planning award. Innovative risk-based planning and engagement for natural hazards,... Read More

New Zealand’s Healthiest Schools Challenge

The six-week New Zealand Healthiest Schools Challenge kicked off on October 16. A total of 57,000 children are taking part from more than 500 schools around... Read More

Mountain Film fest returns

The Mountain Film Festival is heading back to Tauranga to showcase a host of adventure-based short films. Held at the Graham Young Youth Centre, on Wednesday,... Read More

Ohope Beach named NZ’s most loved

Ohope Beach has once again been named as New Zealand's most loved beach in the AA's new 101 Must-Do's This Summer list, which showcases the country's hidden gems... Read More

Annual water flush across the Western Bay

Western Bay of Plenty District Council will flush all of its water mains over the two week period from October 23 to November 6. The annual procedure of flushing... Read More

NZ’s Marquette nurses and the weather

Today we are expecting a fine day apart from some low cloud in the morning and at night. Also light winds and sea breezes. It's a one-clothing layer day today... Read More

Bees swarming across the Bay of Plenty

Residents around the Bay of Plenty have reported bee swarms around various parts of the region. Apiculture New Zealand says swarming season across New Zealand... Read More

WaiBop complete Labour Day revenge mission

Loaded WaiBOP had been stunned by Central two days earlier after a last-gasp goal handed them a 1-0 defeat, but they exacted revenge in Palmerston North on Monday.... Read More

Potato virus cannot be eradicated

Potato growers have become resigned to having the so-called "potato mop top" virus remain in their midst. The virus is not a health hazard but it lowers growth... Read More

BOP snare Howell Family Cup in rep cricket opener

Victory over Hawkes Bay in Sunday's 50-over tie at Tauranga Domain has given Bay of Plenty a winning start to their representative summer, and the inaugural... Read More

Multiple crashes around Tauranga

Multiple crashes has been reported all around Tauranga this afternoon. At 3.10pm, police were called to a single car crash near the intersection of Judea Road... Read More