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BoP steamroll Mooloos, eye top four finish

The Bay of Plenty Steamers powered to an impressive 41-5 victory over Waikato's Mooloos in the ninth round of the Bunnings NPC, delighting a home crowd at Tauranga... Read More

Police investigate fatal Matatā incident

A woman is assisting police with their investigation into a fatal incident in Matatā on the weekend. A person died and another was injured around 3.50pm... Read More

Te Puke athletics club shuts doors

Te Puke Athletics Club may have folded, but there is a silver lining with Pāpāmoa Athletics Club offering somewhere for Te Puke youngsters to train and compete. Last... Read More

Highwaymen head to town in October

The NZ Highwaymen are set to bring their renowned ‘Tour 25' to Tauranga's Baycourt Addison Theatre in October for a truly special evening. Tauranga... Read More

Keen to collaborate on growing kai?

A community-driven initiative in Katikati is looking for a family or individual who wants to grow food to pair with a local landowner and share the produce. Grow... Read More

Regions see house price growth amid slower sales

New data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) show a modest year-on-year dip in the national median house price, although most regions saw median... Read More

Lotto NZ offline for major tech upgrade

Lotto NZ is reminding customers that all Lotto counters across New Zealand, as well as the MyLotto website and app, will be closed from 7pm today Sunday September... Read More

Breakfast and a laugh with Te Radar

A captivating morning of breakfast with one of New Zealand's most recognised comedians is being served up as a fundraiser for Waipuna Hospice, thanks to the... Read More

One hospitalised after two-vehicle crash on SH2

One person in a moderate condition has been transported to hospital following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Whakamārama in western Bay of Plenty. 'Emergency... Read More

Bomb squad stood down after Matua incident

Residents of a quiet Tauranga street were evacuated after army bomb disposal experts were called in to deal with reports of a suspicious package. Police said... Read More

Katikati through the eyes of its people

Katikati's natural beauty and community pride take centre stage in the newly-released 2026 Katikati Calendar, which is now for sale. The calendar features... Read More

Rubbish pile shocks after Te Puke tidy up

High-vis wearing, sack and grabber-carrying individuals were a feature of Te Puke town centre last Friday afternoon. They were taking part in an event that... Read More