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Sikh community on the march

It's one of the most significant and visible events on the Tauranga Sikh community calendar - the rich and vibrant annual Sikh Sangat Tauranga Parade on Sunday... Read More

Man charged following Waikato incident

A man has been charged following a Waikato incident which left a man critically injured. A man was due in court on Friday on serious charges following an... Read More

North Island age group golf champs crowned

Brodie Ferguson, Han Kyeol Chung, Seunggu Kang, and Sarah Li have started the new year emphatically, taking out their respective North Island Age Group titles... Read More

First timer wins under 18 boys national title

The premier Open Men and Women divisions take center stage today on the final day of the 2024 National Surfing Championship being held in Dunedin. National... Read More

Crash on SH2 near Ngatea

Emergency services are responding to the scene of a vehicle collision on State Highway 2 between Mangatarata and Paeroa. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advise... Read More

Northern Brave in peril in super smash

After a fifth consecutive defeat, defending men's champion Northern Brave is now in peril of an early exit. Champions for the past two seasons, Brave... Read More

Enjoy Saturday's sun - cooler days coming

With sweltering temperatures set to continue for most New Zealanders on Saturday, it's high time to take advantage of the heat, sun and beach visits. MetService... Read More

What is your ‘one cool thing’ for 2024?

While some are making New Year resolutions, I've asked people from around the Western Bay of Plenty for ‘one cool thing' they'd like to do in 2024. Many... Read More

What's on - blues, shearing and avocado festival

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine day with northerlies... Read More

New Rotorua council chief executive announced

Rotorua Lakes Council's new chief executive is Andrew Moraes. Mayor Tania Tapsell this afternoon told staff that Moraes was the successful applicant and advised... Read More

What's happening with BOP cricket this weekend?

One of the oldest trophies in Bay of Plenty sport is up for grabs this weekend. Expect excitement in the second half of the current cricket season, with nine... Read More

Watch for injured birds this summer

While you're out enjoying your summer holiday, there might be winged wildlife critters in need of a helping hand. Each year Tauranga's Animal Rescue Rehabilitation... Read More