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BOP residents make 2019 New Years Honours list

Bay of Plenty residents have had a busy year, with a handful being recognised in the 2019 New Year Honours List. Many being Western Bay residents with one from... Read More

Fireworks burst across Tauranga sky

The sky over Tauranga erupted with three sets of fireworks at 9.30pm and again at midnight. The earlier fireworks were timed to bring the family celebrations... Read More

A year of news

Happy New Year! Goodbye 2018 and hello 2019! The Sun Media team hopes you had a fullfilling 2018 and an even better 2019 surrounded by the ones you care about... Read More

Colours fill the sky in Papamoa

Papamoa's residents enjoyed a colourful array of performances while sitting around the stage on their picnic blankets. About 3,000 people are making the most... Read More

Tauranga Waterfront buzzing with activities

It's all about fun, family and fireworks down at the Waterfront tonight. Residents and visitors are in full celebration and the Strand and Waterfront is buzzing... Read More

Smokers struggle with price hikes

Kylie Henley and her husband spend about $150 a week between them on cigarettes. The Far North mother-of-three says another 10 per cent increase in cigarette... Read More

A guide to camping in the bush

With more people choosing to welcome the New Year in the rustic way, the Department of Conservation have a few tips to make sure there are no accidents in the... Read More

Family fun at Fergusson Park

Otumoetai and Matua locals are starting early with the New Year's celebrations at a first time community event at Fergusson Park. Site supervisor for Aegis... Read More

Preparing for New Years

If you still haven't figured out what you're getting up to welcome the New Year in, there are plenty of events about to start in Tauranga. Tauranga will... Read More

Road-side drug testing petition launched

A nationwide petition calling for the urgent introduction of roadside drug testing has been launched in Nelson today by Matthew Dow's family. Today marks the... Read More

Police investigate injuries to baby boy

Tauranga Police are investigating an incident at Welcome Bay in which a three and a half week old baby boy suffered serious injuries. Police were notified... Read More

Plane makes emergency landing in Welcome Bay

UPDATED: Police have responded to an emergency plane landing in Welcome Bay, Tauranga. The incident occurred on Kaitemako South Road shortly after 3pm. The pilot,... Read More