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Baypark Speedway roars back with triple‑header

Baypark Speedway returns to life on Saturday night after a month‑long break, unleashing a triple header of championship racing for its Battle of the Bay meeting. Formula... Read More

Cathedral Cove tracks shut amid storm warning

Mautohe Cathedral Cove tracks are closed this weekend after weather warnings were issued for much of the North Island. Periods of rain, some heavy, are predicted... Read More

Urupa dispute: Trustees have their say in court

'The harm you cause by holding a bone in your hand is irreversible,” Ōpihi Whanaungakore trustee Hemi Hireme told the Environment Court this week. The... Read More

SH36 chipsealing works postponed

Chipsealing works planned for State Highway 36 this weekend have been postponed. "We were ready to seal the deal this Valentine's weekend, but the weather... Read More

Andy Belcher: Photographer who said yes to life

Maketū lost one of its brightest spirits on January 28 with the passing of Andrew Edward ‘Andy' Belcher, aged 82. A celebrated photographer, adventurer,... Read More

Orange rain warning: Up to 200mm forecast for BOP

An orange rain warning is now in place for the Bay of Plenty, including Rotorua. In the 24 hours from 12pm today until noon tomorrow, the MetService warned... Read More

Could a $315k one-way fix solve a parking squeeze?

Plans to reduce a Mount Maunganui street to one lane and add more parking are opposed by a local who says hundreds of motorists will be inconvenienced. Tauranga... Read More

Adams Avenue temporarily closed to vehicles

Adams Avenue, between Pilot Bay and the Maunganui Road roundabout, will be temporarily closed to vehicles from 8am today as a heavy rain watch is in place. The... Read More

Body of missing Ōpōtiki father found

David Roe loved being in the bush, loved riding bikes and loved making people feel good about themselves - but most of all he loved his family. Tributes... Read More

North Island in firing line as thunderstorms

Thunderstorms and downpours are set to drench the North Island from this morning as a tropical low moves in. Watches and warnings have been issued for... Read More

Mum seeks hero who saved daughter at BP

A Tauranga mother is searching for the man who came to her daughter's rescue after being threatened by an enraged man at a petrol station. Chelsea, 16,... Read More

Former mayor takes key role at Tauranga council

Former Wellington Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast has been appointed the independent chair of the Tauranga City Council's audit and risk committee for the next... Read More