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National Army Museum turning 40

The National Army Museum in Waiouru that so many have visited on State Highway 1, is celebrating its 40th anniversary today. Built by army engineers with funding... Read More

Swimmer dies at Coromandel beach

A man has died after being pulled from the water of a popular Coromandel beach on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services were called to Hot Water Beach just before... Read More

Discover Matakana Island on memorial walk

If you've ever wanted to experience the culture and customs of Matakana Island, a fundraiser for Waipuna Hospice on October 21 will provide the perfect opportunity. The... Read More

Maketu Coastguard wins big

Members of the Maketu Coastguard won big at last night's 2018 Coastguard National Awards of Excellence, held in Wellington. The volunteer crew walked away with... Read More

Making the most of a paintbrush

You don't have to be an art expert to appreciate the work artists put into each stroke. Te Puke Art Society's annual exhibition is on once again, showing off... Read More

Two bikes collide in motorcycle crash

No one has been injured after a motorbike collided with another bike near Kawerau. Emergency services were called to the scene near the intersection of State... Read More

3D mural unveiled in Downtown Tauranga

A dynamic 3D mural depicting natural landscapes and featuring a giant weta has been unveiled on the walls of the Pop Up Park on Devonport Road as the latest large... Read More

Te Puke Post Office may be staying where it is

The Te Puke Post Office may be saved as negotiations are underway with NZ Post. The Te Puke Centre Working Group are in negotiations with New Zealand Post to... Read More

Williamson and Burling to share supreme award

Tauranga's sporting royalty will be honoured at the 60th anniversary of Tauranga Boys' College over Labour Weekend. Black Caps captain and world class batsman... Read More

Electric Kiwi backing kiwi

Independent Kiwi power company Electric Kiwi has partnered with the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust to protect Kiwi birds in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. The company has... Read More

Community event backing Golden Sands School

One of Papamoa's favourite community events is returning for another year, promising an even bigger and better day for the whole family. The Golden Sands School... Read More

Local artists win APRA Silver Scroll Award

Bay of Plenty artists Ria Hall and Tiki Taane, along with co-writer Te Ori Paki, have received the Maioha Award at the 2018 APRA Silver Scroll Awards for the ballad... Read More