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Powerball and Strike roll over

Powerball and Strike have both rolled over, meaning there is a combined prize pool of $9.3 million up for grabs on Saturday. Powerball was not struck this evening... Read More

Liliuokalani, Michelle Obama and the weather

In today's weather forecast we are expecting morning cloud then a fine remainder of the day, but with the chance of an afternoon shower or two. Also southwesterly... Read More

A leg up for university students

Prominent New Zealand businessman and philanthropist Tony Falkenstein is donating half a million dollars to enable students at the University's Management School... Read More

It’s a job hunters market

The Bay of Plenty and Waikato workers have fared well when it comes to a rise in wages and the number of jobs on offer. The latest figures from Trade Me Jobs,... Read More

Climbing incident in Mount Maunganui

A person is reported to have been injured in what onlookers describe as a climbing incident in Mount Maunganui. Earlier tonight, emergency services were called... Read More

VIDEO: Stolen vehicle ditched near Domain Road

UPDATED: A car chase across eastern Tauranga tonight has generated a trail of debris on roads, a police chase around the streets and a lot of buzz on social media. Callers... Read More

Court convicts woman from unruly tourist group

A woman who is one of a group of unruly tourists set to be deported has been convicted for stealing $55 worth of goods from a petrol station. Tina Maria Cash,... Read More

An early bird experience

A children's book written to support whanau of premature babies will be gifted free to families whose babies go through one of New Zealand's six Neonatal Intensive... Read More

World record holder pops into town

The record-breaking bubble man is making his way to the Bay, on a whirlwind 18-centre North Island tour of The Bubble Show! Master bubbleologist Eran has delighted... Read More

Gas Leak causes major disruption in Tauranga CBD

Workmen accidentally drilling through a gas pipe forced evacuation of businesses in the Tauranga CBD today. One of the busiest streets in the City, The Strand,... Read More

Council helps to share wildlife message

Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Wildlife Trust founder and Tauranga Holistic Vet Dr Liza Schneider's 10 children's books are being donated to Western Bay libraries... Read More

Multiple injuries in BOP crash

UPDATE: Four people have been injured in a crash on State Highway 5, in the Rotorua area. The collision between a car and a truck happened just before 2pm near... Read More