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Recipients of new Tauranga scholarship

It may be haere rā to Papamoa College for Brooke Bayly and Joshua Brown, but the year 13 students won't have to go far when they start university next year. The... Read More

Young boy pulled from water near Raglan dies

A young boy located after going missing in the surf in Raglan has died. Police confirmed the seven-year-old's death at 5.40pm. Witnesses at scene describe... Read More

NZ Cricket issues “fake ticket“ warning

Cricket fans attending this summer's international fixtures are being warned to purchase tickets only through authorised sellers Ticketek to avoid being left out-of-pocket. NZC... Read More

Tauranga City centre temporary road closures

People travelling around the Tauranga CBD are being warned of temporary, nightly road closures. Starting Sunday evening, Tauranga City Council will make improvements... Read More

Truck crash blocking BOP highway

A truck has rolled on one of the main highways in the Bay of Plenty this afternoon. Emergency services have been called to the crash on State Highway 30 in the... Read More

Lifeguards to see who is the best of the best

The best lifeguards for miles around will line up this weekend to find out which athletes and which clubs become Champion of the Bays. This weekend, 241 surf... Read More

Temperatures remain warm into the weekend

MetService is forecasting a few weakening fronts and troughs to move northwards over New Zealand today and Friday, ahead of a ridge of high pressure building from... Read More

All new Kiwi Access Card launches on January 14

The new Kiwi Access Card launches nationwide on 14 January, and will replace the current 18+ Card. Launched by Hospitality New Zealand, the Kiwi Access Card has... Read More

Long-time athlete joins the start line

Since the win in 1990, she has been on the start line of the Tauranga Half more than any other athlete. The inaugural woman's winner and record entrant... Read More

Legendary rock band Human Instinct takes to stage

I phoned Maurice Greer about his upcoming gig in Tauranga, thinking he probably lived in a rock legend haven somewhere in the hinterland outskirts of Auckland. As... Read More

Arrest warrant for BOP man

Police are turning to members of the public to help them locate a 21-year-old man. A post on the Bay of Plenty & Taupo Police Facebook page today is calling for... Read More

Population fast approaching 5 million this year

New Zealand's population could hit 5 million by the end of the year. At the moment, according to the Stats NZ population clock, the number is closing in on... Read More