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Father and son duo take on motorcycle safety

When Rotorua-based motorcyclist Grant Booth's son announced he wanted to take up riding Booth signed them both up to do a Pro Rider Ride Forever course. 'When... Read More

No injuries in Aongatete crash

Update 1.50pm - No one has been injured following a crash between a truck and a car near Aongatete. A police media spokesperson says the crash was minor. "No... Read More

Glass bins coming to a kerbside near you

Blue collection crates have started turning up on Tauranga kerbsides this week in preparation for a new rates-funded glass collection service in October. The... Read More

The case for a museum for Tauranga

There was standing room only at the September meeting of the Tauranga Historic Society this week. The monthly meeting featured guest speaker Buddy Mikaere presenting... Read More

Strong winds to rip through the region

A severe weather watch is in place for strong wind in the Bay of Plenty. The wind has started picking up in Tauranga, with stronger than normal gusts ripping... Read More

Devilskin release new track with important message

Devilskin's newly released single has a personal message for the Hamilton-based band's lead singer. The new song ‘ENDO', is being described as a powerfully... Read More

Shelterbelt fire in Maketu

Investigations are underway into a shelterbelt fire in Maketu. Firefighters are at the scene of the fire on Maketu Road. Nothern fire communications shift manager... Read More

Shock expressed over harness racing arrests

Trainers and punters alike have expressed their shock over an unprecedented inquiry into race-fixing in the harness racing industry. Ten people have been charged... Read More

Kiwis primed for World Cup kayaking finale

Mike Dawson rates it as one of the most fun courses on the World Cup canoe slalom circuit but there's a serious undertone to this weekend's fifth round of the... Read More

Neil Mansill – lifesaver, legend, good guy

It was a legendary farewell to a true policing legend. Hundreds of police colleagues formed a guard of honour in Huntly on Monday (3 September) at the funeral... Read More

Survivors losing hope over State abuse inquiry

Survivors of abuse in state care are worried about how long it's taking to get a Royal Commission of Inquiry underway. The inquiry into historical child... Read More

Gold, Springboks and the weather

In today's forecast we are expecting cloudy periods. A few afternoon showers, then becoming fine in the evening with the brisk southwesterly easing. It's... Read More