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Fun for the summer holidays

The summer holidays can be a great opportunity to encourage our young ones to get active. A change in routine can sometimes affect our daily habits. With more... Read More

‘Three B’s’ the leading cause of fires for campers

With the New Year approaching, what could be more quintessentially Kiwi than celebrating with friends on a camping trip or at a bonfire on the beach. This summer... Read More

Space-themed cruise ship in port

On Friday morning, the Viking Orion made its first visit to Tauranga. The 229m cruise ship with 47,861 gross tonnage, arrived from Napier about 8.40am. 'Viking... Read More

Reminder to conserve water this summer

Tauranga City Council is asking residents and visitors to conserve water following a slip in the Kaimai Ranges that is affecting the Joyce Road Processing Plant. The... Read More

Road closures in place for Bay Dreams

Motorists are being urged to check road closures around Tauranga and Mount Maunganui this summer. A partial road closure of Truman Lane for Bay Dreams means Te... Read More

Boaties urged to clean gear after pest fish found

Boaties on Lake Rotorua are being urged to clean their gear after the discovery of the aquatic pest catfish. Six were caught near Mokoia Island just prior to... Read More

Sharing her experiences to inspire others

Born and grown up in the Bay, Lauren Gibbs moved up to Auckland to attended AUT University and wants to share her experiences and encourage others to achieve their... Read More

Spirit upstage Knights in Bay Oval double-header

It was one from two for the Northern Districts teams in last night's Burger King Super Smash double-header at Bay Oval, as in last Saturday's competition... Read More

New safety video aimed to reduce drownings

'If in doubt, stay out!” is the key message for Kiwis heading out for a swim this summer, which launched recently in a collaborative water safety video between... Read More

Extended times on alcohol-free areas

The alcohol-free areas in Papamoa and Mount Maunganui have been extended over the New Year period. Tauranga City Council say they are continuing to implement... Read More

No excuse for missing smears

Around 160 women develop cervical cancer in New Zealand each year and about 50 die from it. Half the women who develop or die from cervical cancer have never... Read More

Guptill, Bracewell and Neesham return to ODI squad

The BLACKCAPS have named a 13-man squad for three One Day Internationals against Sri Lanka, starting at Mount Maunganui on January 3. All-rounders Doug Bracewell... Read More