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What Uber's Whakatāne launch means for locals

Whakatāne residents now have a new way to get around after Uber officially launched in the Eastern Bay of Plenty town. The rollout, starting today, is part... Read More

Pāpāmoa player scoops $58k Lotto prize

A Pāpāmoa Lotto player is celebrating a tidy windfall after one of four tickets nationwide shared Lotto second division honours in Saturday night's live draw. One... Read More

Three killed in crash on Desert Rd

Three people have been killed in a crash between a car and a tanker truck on State Highway 1 overnight. Police said the crash happened around 11.50pm,... Read More

SlamJump set to launch high-flying fun

Tauranga families will rejoice that the city will again have an indoor trampoline park, when a new facility opens in Mount Maunganui on May 23. SlamJump has... Read More

Young trainee’s career switch brings major win

A change in career path has proved a winning formula for a farm assistant at Reporoa. Claire Swindells was named Dairy Trainee of the Year at the Central... Read More

Waikato couple eye full farm ownership next

A Matamata couple have gone out from their current farming role on a high note. Glenn and Georgie van Heuven were named Share Farmers of the Year at... Read More

Taste, play, explore on Te Puke’s Kids Kai Trail

Families in Te Puke are being invited to step out and explore their community through food, learning and play at the upcoming Kids Kai Trail on Saturday, May... Read More

Tauranga Men’s Netball on the rise

A Tauranga men's netball team has claimed its second national title in two years - after just four seasons of playing. The team - part Tauranga Netball Centre... Read More

Popular hot pools reopen after cyclone damage

Awakeri Hot Pools is set to reopen this weekend after damage caused by Cyclone Vaianu this month. Strong winds during the April 12 cyclone brought down the... Read More

Historic cottage given a new purpose

An ageing kauri cottage in Bethlehem has been brought back to life, transforming from a deteriorating relic into a vibrant community space dedicated to caring for... Read More

Unique sport flying high for Katikati youth

A Katikati family are sharing their passion for a fast-paced and self-refereed sport by starting a club in town for youngsters to enjoy. The Verbeek family... Read More

Century of champions: Inside storied Charlton Stud

More than a century after Nicoli Fife's grandparents first stepped on to their newly purchased farm in 1912, Charlton Stud Sporthorses remains one of New Zealand's... Read More