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Mount Maunganui to host Lego landmarks

An interactive exhibition featuring some of the world's most iconic landmarks built entirely from Lego is coming to Baypark in Mount Maunganui. Brickman Wonders... Read More

Torrential rain slams the country, more on the way

Torrential rain could cause chaos on the roads as holiday makers head home this long weekend. Heavy rain and thunderstorms have slammed the top of the North Island... Read More

Bay tourism spend up seven per cent

The latest Monthly Regional Tourism Estimates show tourism spend in the Bay of Plenty is up seven per cent, compared to last year. The statistics released by... Read More

Warning lifted but more rain expected

A severe weather warning issued for the Bay of Plenty has now been lifted, but the MetService is forecasting more rain for the region this afternoon. A severe... Read More

QSM reflects efforts of many, say recipients

Eastern Bay of Plenty potters and conservationists Stuart and Margaret Slade have both been awarded a Queen's Service Medal. But while the award goes to them,... Read More

Truck driver charged over fatal Good Friday crash

A truck driver has been charged in relation to the Good Friday crash that killed two young children. The 70-year-old, is facing two charges of careless driving... Read More

Papamoa back to winning ways

Papamoa got back to winning ways on Saturday with a welcome 3-1 victory over top-four rivals Melville, at Gordon Spratt Reserve. On a clear and bitterly cold... Read More

Surf and the Queen’s birthday

In today's weather forecast we are expecting periods of rain with northeasterlies easing in the evening. It's a two-clothing layer day today with a high... Read More

Bay home destroyed by fire

The cause of a fire which destroyed a Bay of Plenty house is under investigation. Firefighters were called to the blaze on Waitaruna Road in Galatea, near Murupara,... Read More

Tauranga environmentalist’s real reward

Carole Long says it has been rewarding for her to be involved in the conservation work, which has resulted in her receiving the Queen Service Medal in the Queen's... Read More

Car trapped in Papamoa flood waters

Flood waters in Papamoa forced a couple to abandon their car. Marie Mckay and her husband Brent went to the 4Square at 6.40pm with no troubles, but encountered... Read More

Hockey president receives ONZM

A well-known figure in both the local and national hockey community has been recognised as part of the Queen's Birthday 2018 Honours List. Tauranga Hockey Association... Read More