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One person killed in crash near Rotorua

3.25pm Update: The crash that occurred this morning on State Highway 30 near Tikitere has been cleared and the road is now open. The NZTA thanks the public... Read More

Summer heatwave drives record water consumption

Soaring summer temperatures of up 38.4 degrees in parts of the country have contributed to record sparkling water consumption according to new figures. Last... Read More

Early morning Maungatapu incident

An incident was reported in Maungatapu this morning after two men were seen fighting. Police report that there was an incident on Maungatapu Road, near the BP... Read More

What’s on? Bicycles, cars, fairs and garden party

Kia ora and morena Sunners, and welcome to your Sunday, where there's lots of great activities to participate in or be entertained by. We're heading into... Read More

Papamoa Primary win corporate triathlon cup

At the Papamoa Primary School assembly on Friday morning, the school community celebrated the team that won the 2019 Generation Homes Women's Triathlon Corporate... Read More

Painted ukuleles

Incubator Creative Hub director Simone Anderson is delighted by the public response to their latest exhibition, with over 80 painted ukuleles on display during... Read More

An iconic photo of the 20th century

Norma Hollis was weeding the garden the day an assassin's bullet took JFK in Dallas, Texas in 1963. She also remembers she was in the kitchen of her Hillsborough... Read More

Boy released from mechanical lift in Western BOP

A boy has been released from a mechanical lift after becoming stuck earlier this afternoon. Fire and Emergency northern communications shift manager Colin Underdown... Read More

Church considers moving from CBD

A church in Tauranga's CBD is losing its bell tower, and the prominent site may even be sold altogether. Saint Mary Immaculate Church, on the corner of Cameron... Read More

Caring for our backyards

Envirohub's Sustainable Backyards will be bringing great events to the Bay this March, with locals encouraged to take time out to consider the impact we have on... Read More

Police warn motorists to avoid SH27, near Matamata

Police are warning motorists to avoid State Highway 27 near Walton Road in Matamata following a serious crash. Emergency services were called to the scene of... Read More

KiwiCamp location to go out for consultation

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has put the new KiwiCamp facility at Waihi Beach on hold until next summer. Discussion on possible location options in... Read More