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Jazz to hit Tauranga streets this April

Dust off those straw boaters, floaty florals and parasols, wind back the clock and party like it's the 1940s or 50s this Easter. Get some friends together... Read More

Delays expected on State Highway 36

Motorists travelling on State Highway 36/Tauranga Direct Road at Mangapouri should expect delays over the next few days. The NZTA says re-sealing is taking place... Read More

Second crash reported near Maungatapu

Another crash is blocking one lane near Maungatapu, this time near the bridge. Two vehicle have crashed on the Maungatapu Bridge, in the Welcome Bay bound lane. A... Read More

Zespri Kiwifruit sets sail for China and Japan

The first charter vessel carrying Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit is heading to China and Japan following this season's early start to harvest. The Southampton Star... Read More

No injuries in Maungatapu crash

UPDATED 8.11AM: No injuries have been reported following a crash near Maungatapu this morning. Police were called to a crash at the roundabout on State Highway... Read More

Rheeder returns to top in season‘s first Crankworx

The first contest of the Crankworx FMBA Slopestyle World Championship season, brought a triumphant return to the top step, a big payoff after a long push for podium... Read More

A ‘major’ change in the weather this week

MetService is forecasting a significant change in the weather in the days ahead, after nearly a week of calm conditions associated with a persistent ridge. 'A... Read More

Investigators head to fatal plane crash site

A team from the Transport Accident Investigation Commission is expected to arrive at the site of a fatal plane crash in the Kaimanawa Ranges this morning. Two... Read More

Surf stars create more history in Mount Maunganui

New Zealand surf lifesaving stars Danielle McKenzie and Cory Taylor capped incredible national championship campaigns in Mount Maunganui, emphasising why they're... Read More

ExportNZ Awards entries open to cream of Bay crop

Entries are open for the 29th annual Bay of Plenty ExportNZ Awards, which celebrate the cream of the Bay's export crop. Longstanding sponsors Sharp Tudhope Lawyers,... Read More

Top Tauranga chefs compete in food challenge

The grand winner of the corporate cook off challenge at the Synergy Technologies Ltd ‘Food for Thought' Rescued Food Festival this weekend was PAK'n SAVE... Read More

Coromandel main street improvements delayed

The Coromandel Town Centre main street improvements will now start later in the year. The project scope includes removal and replacement of the road pavement... Read More