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Rankin Cup brings top school hockey talent to Bay

Matching or bettering their eighth place finish last year will bring a lot of satisfaction for Tauranga Boys' College's hockey first eleven in the prestigious... Read More

OPINION: Chasing away the ‘black dog’

The death of television presenter Greg Boyed last month had everyone talking, followed closely by the news that 668 people died by suspected suicide in New Zealand... Read More

Fun, friendship, and the feel-good factor

You can tell when your Zumba Fitness instructor has been hanging out with thousands of other Zumba instructors. The enthusiasm is high, the tempo goes up, and... Read More

Delay in SH2 upgrade will cost more lives - FTBR

A Bay of Plenty road-safety group says a six-month delay on upgrading New Zealand's deadliest highway is unacceptable and will cost more lives. The statement... Read More

What’s on Today? Steamers and road closures

The sun looks set to shine over Tauranga today as the Bay of Plenty Steamers prepare to take on Canterbury at Tauranga Domain this afternoon. Read more about the... Read More

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