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Highway open following serious crash

Two people have been critically injured and a third is in serious condition following a crash on State Highway 27. The highway at Waharoa, in the Matamta-Piako... Read More

Tough finish for consistent Gilbert

Kiwi kayaker Callum Gilbert has agonisingly missed out on another semifinal appearance at the latest World Cup canoe slalom round in Slovenia. The Tauranga paddler... Read More

Why are used car tyres such a toughie?  

Where do old tyres go to die? One was unceremoniously dumped off the boardwalk into the delicate and pristine mangrove habitat at the head of Waikareao Estuary.... Read More

On your marks, get set, happy birthday

When Tauranga City councillor Max Mason laces up his shoes ahead of the Tauranga International Marathon, he'll be celebrating his second full marathon, eighth... Read More

Police remind motorists to stay alert on the road

As spring starts and the weather is improving, more motorcyclists will be out on the roads. Manager of operations and Road Policing Inspector Peter McKennie says... Read More

New waterfront sandpit to open this Saturday

Due to popular demand, a new sandpit is going to be open from Saturday on Tauranga's city centre waterfront for everyone to enjoy. The sandpit area, down by the... Read More

Volcanix look to show they belong in Premiership

The Bay of Plenty Volcanix run out in the first leg of tomorrow's rugby showpiece doubleheader at the Tauranga Domain intent on proving they're comfortable at... Read More

Katikati marches in honour of suffragists 

Katikati will turn back the clocks 125 years on Saturday, September 15. But just for the day when the historic town marks a momentous day in New Zealand political... Read More

Uniting against cancer on Daffodil Day

The Cancer Society needs your support this Daffodil Day to help beat cancer in New Zealand. On Friday, August 31 more than 12,000 volunteers will take to the... Read More

Steamers turn to Latimer experience against champs

When teams like undisputed Mitre 10 Cup top dogs and Premiership title favourites Canterbury come to Tauranga, it's handy to be able to throw as much hard-headed... Read More

Farmers opens to the public at Tauranga Crossing

Developers of New Zealand-owned retail development, Tauranga Crossing, have announced two new store openings in its Lifestyle Centre. Iconic national department... Read More

$665m to be invested in upgrading BOP roads

Transport Minister Phil Twyford announced that a record $665 million investment for the Bay of Plenty today will deliver a safer, better connected and more resilient... Read More