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Nathan Harris extends contract with NZ Rugby

Mobile hooker Nathan Harris has become the latest player to commit to New Zealand, extending his contract until 2021 with New Zealand Rugby and the Gallagher Chiefs. 27-year-old... Read More

Man arrested following death of 17-month old

A 39-year-old man has been arrested following the death of 17-month old Sadie-Leigh Gardner. Sadie-Leigh was taken to Auckland's Starship Hospital from Tauranga... Read More

Car off road on SH2

A car has gone off the road on State Highway Two near Apata. A police spokesperson says they were called to the scene near Apata Station Road and Turner Road... Read More

One lane blocked on Papamoa off-ramp due to crash

Police have confirmed a car and truck have crashed on the Te Puke Highway off-ramp in Papamoa. A police spokesperson says the crash occurred on the off-ramp heading... Read More

Water incident a false alarm at Mount beach

A water incident at Mount Main Beach this afternoon has turned out to be a false alarm. A police spokesperson says it ended up just being divers. 'No one was... Read More

It’s hard graft and houses

Habitat for Humanity BOP is a local organisation that works in partnership with people of goodwill and families in need to provide safe, warm and secure housing.... Read More

Tauranga Home Show celebrating its 20th show

The Tauranga Home Show will be launching its 20th anniversary show on May 3, 4 and 5. This iconic exhibition has evolved over two decades into the huge exhibition... Read More

Tauranga woman named patron of SuperGrans

It's official - Tauranga's Chloe Wright is a SuperGran. The chief executive of the Wright Family Foundation was recently named patron of SuperGrans, a collective... Read More

Stay vigilant on the roads these school holidays

Easter may be over, but the New Zealand Police is reminding the public to remain vigilant on our roads. Traffic volumes increase during school holiday periods,... Read More

St John’s new life saving initiative

Every day in New Zealand, eight people will suffer the most life-threatening form of heart attack, with only three of those surviving to immediate treatment. St... Read More

Council seeking information on roaming dogs

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council is calling for information on dogs roaming on the beach at Pukehina. The council has taken to Facebook to say they... Read More

ANZAC Day weather looking ideal for most

Many places across New Zealand will have excellent weather for ANZAC but some rain is in the forecast which is being monitored, says WeatherWatch.co.nz. While... Read More