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Man sentenced over $80,000 tax and Covid fraud

A Tauranga man has been sentenced to 24 months' imprisonment for tax and Covid-related offending after obtaining more than $80,000 he wasn't entitled to. Vincent... Read More

Teen tops field at women’s surfing festival

Raglan's Alani Morse triumphed at the New Zealand Women's Surfing Festival, winning the Open Women's Division at Pauanui, the third stop on the NZ Surf Series... Read More

Tauranga turf upgrade helps grow hockey

The Tauranga Hockey Centre is entering a transformative new chapter, with its latest upgrade delivering fresh turf, modern lighting, two new dugouts and an accessible... Read More

Judge finds BOP man guilty over council bomb scare

Ōhope man Gordon Dickson knew perfectly well what he was doing when he slipped a red suitcase through the automatic doors of the Whakatāne District Council... Read More

BOP mum's mission for kids with Down syndrome

A Bay of Plenty mum is turning her daughter's journey into a community movement this World Down Syndrome Day. On Saturday, locals are invited to walk 2.1km... Read More

Much-loved waterfront businesses lose wharf home

Two popular waterfront businesses will be homeless from next month when the old wharf shed building they have leased for more than a decade is demolished by... Read More

Dad faces losing wife & son to incurable diseases

Verron Tarawa faces losing his wife and son. Melissa Tarawa has metastatic breast cancer, and their 10-year-old Grayson has 'incurable and progressive”... Read More

Boxing: Treadaway and Smith set for rematch

Tokoroa boxer Jadene Treadaway will get a second shot at the New Zealand national (Pro Box NZ) lightweight title this weekend. She will take on Cambridge's... Read More

Mince prices, spag bol becomes budget luxury

A humble spag bol dinner may no longer be an option for people on a tight budget, with the price of mince rising to its highest level since records began. Food... Read More

$1m community events boost for Western Bay

Community events across Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty are set for a major boost, with the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund confirmed for... Read More

Fuel stocks dip; Govt says no need for fuel curbs

The Government is stressing there is no need to restrict fuel consumption as stocks dip below last week's levels. As of March 15, New Zealand's combined... Read More

Jazz takes over Tauranga streets this Easter

A dynamic blend of te reo Māori and big band jazz will ignite the stage at Baycourt as TNT! Capital City Big Band launches the Port of Tauranga 63rd National... Read More