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Mount residents push for boy racer crackdown

Mount Maunganui residents are calling on authorities to crack down on 'boy racers” cruising main streets and upsetting people with dangerous driving and... Read More

Two killed in SH1 crash

Two people were killed last night in a crash between a car and a truck on State Highway 1, near Kinleith, south of Tokoroa. Emergency services were called... Read More

Tauranga gin crowned world’s best

Tauranga-based Clarity Distilling Company has made history on the world stage, with its Clarity Navy Gin crowned 'Gin of the Year” at the 2026 London Spirits... Read More

New Tauranga emergency home for at-risk youths

An emergency accommodation service for young people in Tauranga has started, supported by a $30,000 grant from BayTrust. Operated by the Bay of Plenty Youth... Read More

Parent prosecuted over child’s school absence

The Government is taking a parent to court over their child's chronic absence from school as part of the truancy crackdown heralded by Associate Education Minister... Read More

Urupā: Housing development allowed to go ahead

Ōpihi Whanaungakore Trustees are disappointed with an Environment Court decision that will allow housing development on land they say is wāhi tapu. The... Read More

Jet Sport Racer chasing World Finals dream

Ollie Hatchby is making waves on the international jet sport circuit, with his sights now set on the world finals in the United States. The fulltime Mainfreight... Read More

Campaign aims to bring visitors back after storms

The Bay of Plenty will receive targeted marketing support as part of a wider Government investment of more than $800,000 to help regions recover from severe... Read More

El Niño set to hit this winter

A dry spell could be on the way for eastern and northern parts of the country, while more rain looks likely in the west as a 'formidable” El Niño... Read More

NZ’s first female UFC athlete continues to rise

Michelle Montague's rise through the UFC ranks continues. Next week, the Florida-based Kiwi will find herself inside the top 15 of the women's bantamweight... Read More

Road closure: Two-day detour as crews assess slip

An investigation into an underslip will close a section of Ōropi Rd, Tauranga, this week. Tauranga City Council said the slip was affecting the road shoulder... Read More

Autumn sunshine, cool nights and possible frosts

After a sunny Anzac weekend, Bay of Plenty is heading into a week of mostly settled, autumn‑like weather - a welcome reprieve following a month marked by severe... Read More