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NZ troops in Iraq mark Fathers’ Day

New Zealand Defence Force soldiers serving in Iraq will be relying on technology to connect with their families on Father's Day tomorrow. About 30 Kiwi fathers... Read More

Suspected drink driver crashes into home

A suspected drunk driver crashed into a house in Huntly, leaving the owners a bit surprised. The accident happened on Harris St on the western side of the north... Read More

An eloquent and powerful diabetes message    

Arataki School student Kayelani Edwards is amazed to find herself a published illustrator. The six-year-old's colourful artwork is one of 15 hand-drawn pictures... Read More

Rankin Cup brings top school hockey talent to Bay

Matching or bettering their eighth place finish last year will bring a lot of satisfaction for Tauranga Boys' College's hockey first eleven in the prestigious... Read More

OPINION: Chasing away the ‘black dog’

The death of television presenter Greg Boyed last month had everyone talking, followed closely by the news that 668 people died by suspected suicide in New Zealand... Read More

Fun, friendship, and the feel-good factor

You can tell when your Zumba Fitness instructor has been hanging out with thousands of other Zumba instructors. The enthusiasm is high, the tempo goes up, and... Read More

Delay in SH2 upgrade will cost more lives - FTBR

A Bay of Plenty road-safety group says a six-month delay on upgrading New Zealand's deadliest highway is unacceptable and will cost more lives. The statement... Read More

What’s on Today? Steamers and road closures

The sun looks set to shine over Tauranga today as the Bay of Plenty Steamers prepare to take on Canterbury at Tauranga Domain this afternoon. Read more about the... Read More

Highway open following serious crash

Two people have been critically injured and a third is in serious condition following a crash on State Highway 27. The highway at Waharoa, in the Matamta-Piako... Read More

Tough finish for consistent Gilbert

Kiwi kayaker Callum Gilbert has agonisingly missed out on another semifinal appearance at the latest World Cup canoe slalom round in Slovenia. The Tauranga paddler... Read More

Why are used car tyres such a toughie?  

Where do old tyres go to die? One was unceremoniously dumped off the boardwalk into the delicate and pristine mangrove habitat at the head of Waikareao Estuary.... Read More

On your marks, get set, happy birthday

When Tauranga City councillor Max Mason laces up his shoes ahead of the Tauranga International Marathon, he'll be celebrating his second full marathon, eighth... Read More