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Car ploughs into bakery window in Tauranga

A vehicle crashed into a building in Gate Pa shopping centre in Tauranga. Emergency services were called just after 12pm after reports that a vehicle had... Read More

People’s choice voting open for community awards

The public are invited to vote for their favourite from this year's group of Western Bay Community Awards finalists, with the People's Choice Award officially... Read More

Mount roads reopen as slip site deemed stable now

Adams Ave and The Mall in Mount Maunganui have been reopened after geotech assessments on the stability of the landslides on Mauao. Heavy rain forecast for... Read More

How Kaimai beekeepers built a honey legacy

Following 29 years of beekeeping and consistently producing award winning honey, Jody and Ralph Mitchell of Kaimai Range Honey are slowly handing the day-to-day... Read More

Milo snack bars recalled nationwide

Nestlé has recalled specific batches of Milo Dipped Snack Bars as the product may contain foreign matter, namely rubber. Acting New Zealand Food Safety... Read More

People escape Mount fire as home badly damaged

An investigation is underway after a fire extensively damaged a two‑storey home in Mount Maunganui this morning. Fire and Emergency New Zealand was... Read More

Uni's 'ambitious plans' to grow Tauranga campus

The University of Waikato has made significant property deals in Tauranga as it progresses 'ambitious plans” to grow its Durham St campus. The university... Read More

Closures and delays across BOP highways

Construction has begun on the final stage of a major safety upgrade on State Highway 2. Crews are now preparing land for two teardrop‑shaped roundabouts... Read More

Oceans: Junior lifesavers take over Pāpāmoa

For the first time in 25 years, the Oceans '26: Festival of Junior Surf Lifesaving will be hosted at Pāpāmoa Beach. More than 750 young surf participants... Read More

Homekill butcher’s micro abattoir vision

When homekill specialist Toby Barkla posted a clip-on social media showing the inside of a cow's udder, he didn't expect much more than the usual interest. Instead,... Read More

Surf Boat Spectacular at Waihī Beach!

One of the biggest surf boat weekends seen in New Zealand took place at Waihī Beach on Waitangi weekend. Hosted by Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services Inc from... Read More

Titles defended on tough Tarawera ultra track

Ruth Croft and Daniel Jones successfully defended their T102 titles in a sodden Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB race in Rotorua on Saturday. According to MetService,... Read More