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Community patrol holds tamper-proof screw day

To help curb the theft of vehicle number plates, the Tauranga South Community Patrol is bringing back its popular tamper-proof screw day this month. The patrol... Read More

Snapper bonanza: Ōpōtiki man leading locals

It's about 700km from Ninety Mile Beach to Ōpōtiki, but Bay of Plenty fisher Darin Maxwell seems to have no problems with making the trip up to compete... Read More

SYOS Aerospace wins top Tauranga business award

A Mount Maunganui-based aerospace and robotics innovator with global impact has won Tauranga's top business honour. SYOS Aerospace, which designs... Read More

Mount yacht removal plan awaits good weather

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is working with the owner of a yacht that washed ashore at Mount Maunganui, as plans are being prepared for its safe removal. Deputy... Read More

Tauranga councillors back home security funding

Tauranga City Council elected representatives will be provided with the option to apply for a home security allowance, but most say they do not plan to use it. The... Read More

Football goals vandalised ahead of new season

Katikati Football Club has been left devastated, angry and heartbroken after newly purchased goal structures at Moore Park were damaged overnight last Friday. Katikati... Read More

Police boost patrols before funeral procession

Police will have a visible presence across the region today and Saturday as a gang tangi travels from Rotorua to Ōpōtiki. A large number of gang members... Read More

Hairball removed from teen's stomach

Warning: Content may disturb A 16-year-old girl compulsively ate so much of her own hair that surgeons had to remove a giant, shoe-sized hairball from... Read More

Warm, wet days before BOP clears for weekend

Bay of Plenty residents can expect a muggy and wet end to the working week, but the good news is that sunshine and calmer conditions are on the way. MetService... Read More

Hairini slip lane to stay open as upgrade delayed

The trial reopening of the Hairini Street slip lane on to Turret Road for general traffic will continue until at least mid-2027. The extension aligns with... Read More

Anger at delay in dumped asbestos removal

An Ōropi resident says he is 'angry and frustrated” at the slow response to his repeated calls about illegal dumping of asbestos near a Tauranga city... Read More

Off-duty lifeguard uses new buoy to rescue swimmer

Just two months after a new beach safety sign and rescue buoy were installed at Anzac Bay, the equipment has been credited with helping save a life. On Wednesday,... Read More