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Black Caps v Pakistan: Spectators ejected from ODI

New Zealand Cricket has confirmed two spectators were ejected from the third ODI between the Black Caps and Pakistan, after the tourists claimed their players... Read More

NZ windfoil star Ten Have wins bronze in Spain

Veerle ten Have has made a near-perfect start to a new Olympic campaign, eight months after impressing at her debut Games. The 24-year-old Tauranga sailor... Read More

Bay Boardriders win 3rd NZ Boardrider Club Champs

Bay Boardriders' dominant performance, combined with their strong team spirit and strategic approach have secured the Mount Maunganui team victory at this weekend's... Read More

Strike player wins $1 million

One lucky player from Mangawhai will be in for a treat after winning $1 million with Strike Four in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was... Read More

New SH2 roundabout to boost safety

Work is set to begin on a new roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 2 (SH2) and Wainui Road in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. The project promises to... Read More

Tauranga murder case: Rachael Anne Eddy named

The woman accused of murdering a 63-year-old man found dead on a walkway in Gate Pā, Tauranga, can now be revealed as Rachael Anne Eddy. Her trial is set... Read More

A festival full of Asian culture

A festival bursting with culture is coming to Tauranga, showcasing the rich traditions of Asia. Bay of Plenty Indonesia Inc has organised a collaboration... Read More

Showcase of original talent in Te Puke

Six original plays are being proudly presented by Te Puke Repertory at the third biennial Simply Short Play Festival in Te Puke this month. Festival selection... Read More

Artist’s mural embodies school culture

In a full-circle moment, mural artist Millie Pidwell has returned to school to contribute to students' learning and their environment. Pidwell, who works... Read More

New sensory space for Tauranga’s community

A new sensory space will open in Tauranga's city centre in 2026 as part of the ongoing development of the Library and Community Hub at Te Manawataki o Te Papa... Read More

Up close with a Black Hawk

As heli-logging work came to an end on the Whakatāne District Council forestry block on Valley Rd this week, Apanui School students got to celebrate with a... Read More

High Court overturns drink-driving conviction

A Whitianga man driving with more than twice the drink-driving limit in his father's Jaguar has had his conviction quashed after a lawyer and police officer... Read More