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03:00pm Mon 19 Jan, 2026
Rain is expected to settle across Tauranga and Rotorua for most of this week. Yellow rain watches are in place for Northland today, and for Auckland (north... Read More
01:42pm Mon 19 Jan, 2026
A rāhui is in place at Pilot Bay (Waikorire) in Mount Maunganui after a man's death. Police were called about 8.20am on Saturday after an unconscious man... Read More
01:00pm Mon 19 Jan, 2026
Police are continuing to investigate two separate crashes which left two people injured in Tauranga. In the first, a cyclist was flown to Waikato Hospital... Read More
11:45am Mon 19 Jan, 2026
A special bike park has been featured in a new Coromandel Tracks and Trail Guide. The digital guide, released by Thames-Coromandel District Council, allows... Read More
10:22am Mon 19 Jan, 2026
A car has flipped in Mount Maunganui leaving one person with moderate injuries. Emergency services were called to the crash on Oceanbeach Rd, near the intersection... Read More
10:05am Mon 19 Jan, 2026
Pāpāmoa Neighbourhood Support co-ordinator Bruce Banks is making a plea for more people to get involved in helping make their neighbourhoods safer. Banks... Read More
08:30am Mon 19 Jan, 2026
Teenage running sensation Sam Ruthe has added to his run of impressive performances, outlasting Olympian Sam Tanner to lower his own New Zealand junior 800m... Read More
07:52am Mon 19 Jan, 2026
State Highway 2 through the Waioeka Gorge is expected to remain closed for several weeks because of 'extensive damage” caused by severe rainfall and multiple... Read More
07:43am Mon 19 Jan, 2026
A man has died after being pulled from the water in a geothermal area in Rotorua last night. Police said emergency services were called to a 'water-related... Read More
07:05am Mon 19 Jan, 2026
For Tauranga musician Anthony Coulter, the Soak'n Sounds live music series isn't just another gig to play. It's one of his favourite events to be part of,... Read More
06:00am Mon 19 Jan, 2026
Tauranga North community constable Christopher Connolly says dedicated police units, community partnerships and public vigilance are playing a key role in addressing... Read More
04:45pm Sun 18 Jan, 2026
Emergency services are at the scene of a vehicle crash in Te Puna, western Bay of Plenty. Police received a report of a car hitting a person on Te Puna Road... Read More
01-Nov 12:00
New Maketū Coastguard facility takes shape
01-Nov 07:00
Three generations, one school, many memories
31-Oct 16:00
Carnegie Hall soloists come home to Tauranga
31-Oct 16:00
Feedback sought on granny flat funding policy
31-Oct 12:00
Celebrate Brazilian culture at new library
31-Oct 06:00
Good, cheap reads and a great cause
30-Oct 18:02
WoF inspection changes kick in from November 1
30-Oct 18:00
Dead cats and 1950s bottles among rubbish haul
30-Oct 16:11
Tauranga rallies behind Tonga league team
30-Oct 16:00
Bay of Plenty weather improves for Halloween
30-Oct 14:00
Dry conditions heighten Guy Fawkes fire risk
30-Oct 11:45
Under The Stars looks for new home
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