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Record participation in Aotearoa Bike Challenge

This year's Aotearoa Bike Challenge has encouraged thousands more New Zealanders to cycle, with more than 22,000 people from over 1,900 organisations taking part,... Read More

Have your say - climate change, rescue & transport

Climate change, passenger transport and rescue services funding are on Regional Council's radar. Bay of Plenty residents will be asked to provide their feedback... Read More

Floral tributes in Rotorua for Christchurch

To commemorate those who lost their lives in the Christchurch terrorist act, Rotorua folk have been making their tributes known in Tawera Rd today. The assuaged... Read More

Te Puke holding vigil for Christchurch tonight

Te Puke will be holding a community vigil at 6.30pm this evening, Sunday March 17, at Jubilee Park, to show support for the people of Christchurch after Friday's... Read More

Christchurch terrorist death toll now 50

Sadly, Police can confirm this morning that during the scene examination of the Deans Avenue Mosque yesterday, the body of a further victim was found. The death... Read More

Scholarship promoting inclusion through sport

The University of Waikato are introducing a scholarship to help open up sport and active recreation for impaired individuals. The scholarship will give three... Read More

Hundreds gather on Mount beach to mourn loss

Hundreds of people gathered around dusk at Mount Main beach on Saturday night to show support for the people of Christchurch after Friday's terrorist attack. The... Read More

Karangahake Gorge night works to continue

Karangahake Gorge on State Highway 2, is set to be closed once again for continued asphalt resurfacing. The NZTA say the overnight closures will again... Read More

What’s on - St Pat’s Day, sprints and vigil

Kia ora and morena Sunners, and welcome to your Sunday. It's a day for reflection either alone or with others, reaching out to those around us and catching... Read More

No one injured in Kaimai car fire

Police received reports of a car on fire on SH29 close to Soldiers Road and Valley View Road, Lower Kaimai, around 7pm on Saturday. The occupant was out of the... Read More

One person injured in intersection crash

Police received reports of the crash at the intersection of SH29 and Welcome Bay Road, Hairini, around 6.20pm on Saturday. A ute reportedly rolled. One person... Read More

Glass half full for this artist

It was a subtle change of language - a tweak of her words and the online audience she was targeting. It doubled Tauranga glassmaker Jo Tricker's income in a year. After... Read More