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Tauranga's national champ wins on home turf

Tauranga's Todd Hemingway has been crowned New Zealand Super Stock champion after a winning return to his home track at Baypark Speedway on Saturday night. Hemingway... Read More

Two Lotto players share $1 million

Two lucky Lotto players from Auckland and Ōhope will be living the dream after each winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in Saturday night's live Lotto... Read More

Family's tribute to 4yo killed in dog attack

The grieving family of a 4-year-old killed by a dog in Katikati say the boy's late mother will be waiting for him. He was Timothy Tu'uaki Rolleston-Bryan,... Read More

Digital art is thriving in Tauranga

A must-see art experience showcasing when humans and technology come together is on display for the next two weeks at Tauranga's Historic Village. PIXelated... Read More

Large garage fire extinguished in central Tauranga

Firefighters extinguished a large garage blaze in central Tauranga on Saturday night as onlookers feared it could spread. 'We received multiple calls to a... Read More

Parents put back-to-school costs on Afterpay

Mother of two Jane says the start of the school year is always tough financially. "The holiday period stretches us to the limit and there is just no let-up... Read More

Single vehicle crash on SH30, Rotoiti forest

Two people received minor injuries following a vehicle crash on State Highway 30 on Saturday night. 'Emergency services received a report of a single vehicle... Read More

Police make inquiries following Bethlehem assault

Police said inquiries are continuing following an assault at Bethlehem Town Centre on Saturday. "Inquiries are ongoing following an assault involving two... Read More

Feathered friends' beauty captured on canvas

Artist John East has a signature style that reflects a deep connection to the natural world. With the use of bold acrylics, the Ōmokoroa artist is able to... Read More

Katikati set to swing with Jazz Street Festival

Katikati's Main Rd will come alive with the smooth sounds of jazz on Saturday, April 12, as the Katikati Jazz Street Festival brings a family-friendly celebration... Read More

It’s play time at Minikidi

Preschoolers are invited to attend a new regular playtime activity in Katikati, which has finally come to life inside the community's toy library facility. Katikati... Read More

Manslaughter trial: Fatal crash aftermath

Graham and Barbara Mitchell had been to the movies and were heading home to Ōmokoroa when, as they came along Moffat Rd towards the Bethlehem roundabout... Read More