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Perfect weather for battle of the bridge

Tauranga Sports have returned triumphant over the bridge after a hard-fought battle against Mount Maunganui on Saturday. Their rivalry is one of the long-standing... Read More

Aleh and Meech claim bronze

For Kiwi 49erFX sailors Jo Aleh and Molly Meech, a third place at the French Olympic Week in Hyeres represents more than just their first silverware at a major... Read More

Overnight chill a reminder of this day in history

MetService is reporting that the North Island/Te Ika-a-Māui had the "chilliest temperatures" overnight on Saturday, especially about the Central Plateau. The... Read More

Paula Bennett appointed as Pharmac Chair

Hon Paula Bennett has been appointed as a member and the chair of the Pharmac board, in an announcement made by Associate Health Minister David Seymour on Sunday... Read More

The magic of the Te Puna Harvest Market

Giant pumpkins, food trucks galore, craft stalls, a coffee cart, ice creams, a live band and an animal show are just a few of the many things you will see at... Read More

Two Tauranga Lotto players each win $13,549

Two lucky Tauranga Lotto players are in for a treat after each winning $13,549 with Lotto Second Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The winning... Read More

Critical care specialist aboard rescue helicopters

Lorrin, a newly trained Critical Care Flight Paramedic for the rescue helicopter, knows firsthand the importance of getting to patients as quickly as possible... Read More

Waikato and BOP highway works for April & May

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and its contractors can hold their heads high and look back on a summer that has seen over 2000 lane kilometres of road renewals... Read More

BOP crocheters hook onto worldwide trend

Pocket-sized crochet creations being given out around the Bay of Plenty are delighting those who find them. The BOP Random Acts of Crochet Kindness was... Read More

Avis Magic clinch 52-49 win over Stars

Needing to re-load time and again, Avis Magic held their nerve in a dramatic final quarter to post their first win of the season after clinching a tight 52-49... Read More

Road closed due to crash in Rotorua

Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash in Rotorua. Police say the northbound lane of Fairy Springs Road is closed from Cochrane Street, while... Read More

Taking action on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Hundreds of New Zealand families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder will benefit from a new Government focus on prevention and treatment, says... Read More