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Tauranga man imprisoned for raping young woman

Warning: This story deals with details of sexual assault, and may be distressing. A young woman said her trauma was 'reignited” when her rapist... Read More

Easter cheer hops into Greerton Village

Greerton Village is set to come alive with Easter excitement as families are invited to join in a festive afternoon of fun, treats and community spirit. From... Read More

Cam Clayton wins Waikato Bay of Plenty YFOTY 2026

Self-employed sheep and beef farmer Cam Clayton is the winner of the Waikato Bay of Plenty FMG Young Farmer of the Year. Clayton, 30, from Te Aroha, emerged... Read More

Ambitious plan aims to revive BOP town

Reorienting Murupara's commercial centre towards State Highway 38 to take better advantage of passing traffic is one of the key features of a new masterplan... Read More

Police arrest 30 people at Beach Hop

Police are 'extremely disappointed” by behaviour at Beach Hop in Whangamatā which led to 30 arrests. It is more arrests than in recent years at the... Read More

Teen volunteer becomes leader at aviation museum

At just 17, Zavier Rayner is turning a fascination with aviation into hands-on experience through volunteering at Classic Flyers. Growing up in Tauranga,... Read More

Peters returns to Tauranga, hails retiree vote

Winston Peters has told a crowd celebrating a Tauranga retirement village's 40th anniversary that they 'belong to the most powerful voting bloc in the country”. The... Read More

Reprieve for Pāpāmoa post store

Key postal services will remain available at Tara Rd Pharmacy in Pāpāmoa after NZ Post reversed an earlier decision to withdraw them. The decision followed... Read More

Rising prices spark drive-off thefts fears

With prices at the pump rising and some people having to choose between fuel or food, potential drive-off thefts have become a concern at petrol stations. The... Read More

Search and rescue partners

Four service dogs have been selected by artist Sam Allen to be featured in a mural at Memorial Park. The Weekend Sun is running a series of six ‘Service... Read More

What’s possible when you have passion

It might have been more than 12 months ago - but Katikati A&P Show Committee has been recognised for delivering a 100th show that brought people, town and country... Read More

Four councils study shared water services plan

Mayors, district councillors and chief executives from the Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki, Kawerau and Rotorua Lakes district councils have met to investigate shared... Read More