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BOP Steamers thrash Northland 53-13

Bay of Plenty Steamers put on an exciting and well-played performance thrashing Northland on Saturday at the Tauranga Domain, with a final score of 53-13. The... Read More

One seriously injured following SH2 crash

Emergency services are responding to a crash on State Highway 2 near Whakamārama. 'Police received a report of a single-vehicle crash on SH2 near Te Karaka... Read More

Blessed are the animals in Tauranga

If you're heading to St George's Anglican Church next Sunday, don't be surprised if you end up sharing a pew with a dog, a cat or even a budgie or two. Show... Read More

School welcomes Chapel Street safety upgrade

The risk of serious injury to students has reduced following safety feature upgrades to the Chapel Street/Maxwells Road crossing, says Pillans Point School's... Read More

Potential third medical school moves to next phase

The cost-benefit analysis of establishing a third medical school at the University of Waikato has concluded and will move to the next step. 'Earlier this... Read More

Shelter belt fire on SH33, Paengaroa

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a shelter belt fire on State Highway 33 in Paengaroa. 'Due to a shelter belt fire near Maungarangi Rd, State... Read More

Visit to son allows the grand memories to return

Award-winning photographer Bob Tulloch's favourite space has been his deck, particularly one overlooking Omanu Beach. He misses the convivial atmosphere his... Read More

A game for the mind and a bridge to friendship

If you think bridge is just a card game, think again. This timeless classic is much more than a pastime - it's a brain-boosting, friendship-forging adventure... Read More

Japanese choir to perform in Tauranga

The Tokyo based Male Voice choir Chor-Farmer will be performing in Tauranga on October 6 as part of their tour to New Zealand and Australia. This will be... Read More

$3.2M in community funding announced

A total of 272 charitable organisations and scholarship programmes will benefit from this year's Acorn Foundation distributions, marking a 10 per cent increase... Read More

Hunting wild venison for a worthy cause

A Tauranga organisation is on the hunt for wild venison. Hunt for Good, a New Zealand-based not-for-profit initiative, has made a significant impact by donating... Read More

'Devastating' cuts to Whaakata Māori

Cuts to funding television channel Whakata Maori and teacher training is another attack on tangata te whenua, PSA Te Kaihautū Māori Janice Panoho said. 'This... Read More