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Winning First Division ticket sold in Tauranga

A winning Lotto First Division ticket has been sold in Tauranga. Four players nationwide each took home $250,000 in last night's live draw. The winning... Read More

Footballers take resilience lessons to Aims

A team of current and former footballers will visit the Zespri Aims Games next month to help young athletes build resilience, confidence and wellbeing. LifeChanger... Read More

Learning how to talk about death, grief and legacy

Tauranga residents are being encouraged to have conversations about end-of-life planning, grief and legacy as part of Dying Matters Week Aotearoa next month. The... Read More

New mural joins city centre art walk

A large mural featuring Tauranga landmarks has been added to the city centre. Harmonise by Tauranga artist Sarah Cornish, also known as The Lazy Mermaid,... Read More

Overnight SH2 resurfacing near Aongatete

Motorists travelling on State Highway 2 near Aongatete are being advised to plan ahead. New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) says overnight resurfacing... Read More

Rally BOP tipped to bring 500 visitors

Whakatāne's The Strand will receive a direct injection of turbocharged energy in October with the ceremonial start of Rally Bay of Plenty. The motorsport rally,... Read More

Waipuna Hospice sells out inaugural fundraiser

Backing from the Bay of Plenty residents has made the inaugural Waipuna Hospice Long Lunch Charity Gala fundraiser a swift sell-out. More than 700 people... Read More

Shelterbags protect rough sleepers through winter

People sleeping rough in Whakatāne have been given extra protection from the elements over the past month, thanks to collaboration between Whakatāne District... Read More

Karangahake Gorge to close daily for rock removal

Specialist rope-access crews are making progress on rock-scaling work above State Highway 2 through the Karangahake Gorge as daily road closures continue this... Read More

Research highlights charitable giving in wills

New research suggests local charities could benefit from growing interest in bequeathing charitable gifts. The findings are expected to be good news for Western... Read More

Police search property in Pāpāmoa

Police searched an industrial property in Pāpāmoa this morning, with people reportedly being escorted away in handcuffs. A police spokesperson said staff were... Read More

Human remains at risk of slipping on to highway

Weaving past ancient human remains isn't what people expect on a trip up Coromandel's State Highway 25. It's a real possibility, however, as about 10 graves... Read More