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Kickboxing champ to hang up the gloves

Five-time kickboxing/Muay Thai World champion and two-time world boxing title contender Michelle Preston is set to retire. The 45-year-old announced her retirement... Read More

Mullets for mental health

Ever needed an excuse to grow out those luscious locks into a glorious mullet? Well, Greerton volunteer firefighter Aaron Moore has some news for you. Mullets... Read More

Crash on SH29A: Vehicle off the road

Update 11.06: Police are responding to a one vehicle crash where the vehicle has gone off the road from State Highway 29A, near Poike Road, around 10:40am,"... Read More

Skipper not guilty for Enchanter boat tragedy

A skipper who decided to leave a fishing spot and travel home in weather conditions that resulted in the death of five men, has been found not guilty. Lance... Read More

Katikati farms on a roll with dung beetles

They may be small, but they're mighty. Dung beetles are hard at work cleaning up three Katikati properties as part of a 10-year trial. The insects are a self-sustainable,... Read More

Rescue Helicopter completes 47 missions in June

The fast response by the Bay of Plenty's rescue helicopter and its highly trained crew is ensuring that patients are receiving the best care as quickly as... Read More

Artwork from those living with Alzheimer’s

Bay of Plenty artists are collaborating with local people living with Alzheimer's to create artwork to show in a first-of-its-kind exhibition to open in Tauranga... Read More

Community centre reducing waste, supporting people

It's not often you'd be encouraged to walk out the door with as many clothes as you can carry, but that's exactly what a bunch of Tauranga community workers... Read More

Tauranga City Council: Scoular only woman elected

The only woman elected in Tauranga's new council says she is 'sad to be the only woman” and it feels like the city is 'going backwards”. Jen... Read More

High pressure flow across NZ this week

On Tuesday, July 23, a strong southwest flow is expected to lie over the country, with showers in some places. "However, there is minimal risk of severe... Read More

Three bridges to be replaced in the Coromandel

As part of a package to replace nine bridges across New Zealand, three bridges in the Coromandel electorate will be upgraded, says National MP for Coromandel... Read More

Stolen beehives placed at Te Puke orchards

A man who stole more than 330 beehives, costing the industry at least $184,000, did 'immense harm” financially and to the wider ecosystem. Judge... Read More