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Past champs return for 103rd New Zealand Open

The New Zealand Open is marking 103 days until the 103rd New Zealand Open tees off, by announcing six recent past champions who have all committed to playing... Read More

Celebrating International Day of Disabled Persons

An event celebrating International Day of Disabled Persons will be held in early December at Mount Maunganui. "We'll be hosting an event to mark International... Read More

Christmas events extravaganza for Western Bay

Whether you love carols, Santa parades, concerts or markets, there's something for everyone to say happy holly-days this December. Festive fever will be... Read More

Severe thunderstorm watch across North Island

MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch with the risk of heavy rain and hail in the Auckland, Waikato, Coromandel and Western Bay of Plenty regions... Read More

Cricket: Bayleys BOP Cup Round Five rained out

Persistent rain on Saturday ensured that the cricket balls destined for the Bayleys Bay of Plenty Cup encounters remained in their wrappings. However, Bay... Read More

Chiefs Manawa welcome back Ruby Tui

Black Ferns and Counties Manukau Heat winger Ruby Tui has signed with the Chiefs Manawa for the 2024 Sky Super Rugby Aupiki season. An Olympic gold... Read More

SPCA’s urgent call for fosterers

Tauranga SPCA is in urgent need of summer fosterers, with 103 animals in the centre's care - and that number set to double in the next two months. 'We currently... Read More

New Year’s Eve fun in Tauranga

It's all about whānau this New Year's Eve with Tauranga City Council providing a series of free, local, family-friendly events to welcome in 2024. Five community... Read More

Dive in and try synchro!

Mums are jumping in and becoming ‘masters' in the pool - testing out their own abilities of grace and coordination! Tauranga Artistic Swimming Club... Read More

Tauranga woman accused of arson murder

A hidden recording device worn by an undercover police officer captured the moment a woman accused of murder described how to start a house fire without getting... Read More

Revs build as start looms for 2023 Suzuki Series

The revs are starting to build with the 2023 Suzuki International Series now just around the corner. The popular annual three-round Suzuki International Series,... Read More

New community board member for Waihī Beach

Wayne Stevenson has been elected to the Waihī Beach Community Board. Wayne received 831 votes, ahead of Don Ryan, following voting closing at midday on... Read More