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Steamers farewell key players in final home game

The Bay of Plenty Steamers need two other NPC teams to win their games tomorrow, and collect five points when they take on North Harbour at home on Sunday, to... Read More

Enrol to vote, before it’s too late!

With the General Election quickly approaching on November 7, the Electoral Commission is reminding Kiwis to enrol or update their details in time to receive... Read More

Cooler, wetter Bay of Plenty weekend

Bay of Plenty residents can expect a change in weather this weekend, with warm spring temperatures giving way to cooler conditions and rain. In its latest... Read More

Kirwan, Bledisloe Cup hit Mount this weekend

A rugby legend, the Bledisloe Cup and a shot at a world record are heading to Mount Maunganui this weekend as Sir John Kirwan's Drive for Five tour rolls into... Read More

Coroner: Rare condition missed before birth

Baby Sage Lewis was alive for only one day, 15 hours and 42 minutes. But it was apparent he was cherished for every second of the brief life he spent... Read More

Uffindell seeks answers on Grenfell payout

Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell is calling for the council to be more transparent about chief executive Marty Grenfell's sudden resignation. The council and its... Read More

Three charged after alleged BOP hunt

Three men have been charged after allegedly hunting on private rural property near Tāneatua in the early hours of this morning. Police were called to the... Read More

Bay driving instructor wary of road rule changes

New rules aimed at making it safer and easier for people to share New Zealand's roads, footpaths and cycle lanes came into force today. A Bay of Plenty driving... Read More

Tauranga engineers steer ship refit in Singapore

Two Tauranga-raised Navy engineers are playing a key role in the extensive refurbishment of HMNZS Canterbury while the vessel undergoes a six-month maintenance... Read More

National gem show brings treasures to Tauranga

Sponsored Content Gemstones, crystals and fossils will be in the spotlight and under the microscope next month as a national show melds with a local... Read More

Woman arrested over alleged Marketplace scam

A woman is facing charges after reports of vehicles allegedly being taken from sellers during Marketplace transactions in Waikato. Waikato police said in... Read More

Boaties face new lifejacket rules from today

New rules for Bay of Plenty boaties are coming into play today. The changes are part of Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Navigation Safety Bylaw... Read More