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Kelly takes D1NZ title lead stronger with Hampton

Darren Kelly's Nissan R35 continued dominance in the past weekend's event dubbed ‘The Chase' at Waikato's Hampton Downs Club Circuit. It was a nail-biting... Read More

Beach hoppers: start your engines

Classic vehicles will roam the streets of Whangamata next weekend when the town hosts the annual Repco Beach Hop event. The Beach Hop brings thousands of participants... Read More

Cystic Sister Kristie Purton passes away

She will always be remembered as a spunky, freckled-faced woman with a lot of love to give. Tauranga's Cystic Sister Kristie Purton passed away at Waipuna Hospice The... Read More

Tauriko to become a hemp seed mine

The sought after wholefood product hemp is being celebrated at the end of April, when the Tauranga-based processing plant is completed. New Zealand company HempFarm... Read More

Grassroots sport at its best

As much as I admire the skill levels on show at Super Rugby and international levels, it is not where my rugby heart beats the loudest. The long-standing... Read More

SH2 road works ahead of schedule

Road works in Bethlehem that are currently taking place along State Highway 2, are ahead of schedule. NZTA Bay of Plenty System Manager Rob Campbell, says... Read More

50 hour Facebook blackout begins today

An online event in the wake of the Christchurch massacre is due to begin today at 1.40pm. The event is encouraging people to log off their Facebook accounts this... Read More

Woman in court over Tauranga schools lockdown

Name suppression continues for the woman at the centre of two schools being forced into lockdown earlier this month. The 44-year-old woman was arrested at the... Read More

Police investigating Kaimai truck crash

No "substantial" injuries have been reported after two trucks crashed on State Highway 29, near the Kaimai Range. Emergency services were called to the scene... Read More

Lifesavers pay tribute to Chch terror victims

Surf lifesaving club members from across the country gathered this morning to pay their respects to the victims of the Christchurch terror attack and show their... Read More

Van on fire in Brookfield

Smoke can be seen from Chapel Street from a van fire in Brookfield this morning. Firefighters are battling the blaze on Waikareao Way, off Darraghs Road. A photo... Read More

Strong field for international race at Tauranga

Champion mare Volpe Veloce heads a strong field for the 48th running of the Windsor Park Stud Japan New Zealand International Trophy Race at Tauranga tomorrow. The... Read More