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Surf Life Savers awarded for their efforts

The annual Zespri Bay of Plenty and Coromandel Regional Awards of Excellence have seen just more than 40 awards presented to surf lifeguards and club members for... Read More

Fitbit shows when victim’s heart stopped

Details for a fitness tracker device owned by a woman allegedly murdered by her partner has revealed the moment her heart-beat stopped being recorded. Cory Jefferies,... Read More

Some are asking where winter has gone

New Zealand is at the coldest point of the year traditionally. "We're a month past the shortest day of the year, the nights are long and mid July to mid... Read More

Boundary alteration between Western Bay & Tauranga

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council is preparing a proposal to alter the boundary between Tauranga City and Western Bay at Tauriko West. Altering the boundary... Read More

Celebrating a good brew

It's a habit that's become a lifestyle. Because for an increasing numbers of Kiwis, a long black is as important to starting the day as showering and brushing... Read More

Mini-car theft brings operation to standstill

The school holidays has ended on a sour note for one Tauranga business. Mike Head from Minicars.NZ says a popular weekend treat for kids from around the Bay of... Read More

Council to prosecute Bella Vista developer

A buyout offer will be put to affected Bella Vista homeowners and legal proceedings have started against the developer, says Tauranga City Council chief executive... Read More

Top three keep up hot pace in WaiBOP Premiership

Waikato-Bay of Plenty Football's Loaded Premiership remains wide open heading towards the sharp end of the season, but the top three of Tauranga Boys' College,... Read More

Bay homeless shelter to re-open despite no consent

A Rotorua night shelter forced to close its doors at the weekend is thinking of re-opening because too many people need the service, despite the warning of a $200,000... Read More

Tauranga music promoters join Soundsplash

Tauranga's Pato Alverez and Mitch Lowe are set to join the organising ranks for Raglan's renowned Soundsplash Festival. The boutique multi-genre event will... Read More

A fine, cold winter day

In today's forecast we are expecting a fine day with westerly breezes. It's a three-clothing and one-windproof layer day today with a high of 14 and an... Read More

Children taken to hospital after Katikati fire

Children have been treated for smoke inhalation following a caravan fire in Katikati. Firefighters were called to the blaze on Rereatukahia Road around 11pm. Fire... Read More