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Women’s football first for Tauranga City

Tauranga City AFC's two women's sides met for the first time as part of an official match on Sunday, and the home game was the perfect opportunity for an aspiring... Read More

Information sought on alleged theft

Papamoa Police are seeking information from public following the alleged theft of a bicycle from Papamoa Plaza. Sergeant Tristan Murray says they're seeking more... Read More

Possibly fatal drugs stolen from Bay vet

Police have serious concerns after items were stolen from an Eastern Bay of Plenty vet. Edgecumbe Police are very concerned the stolen vet products may cause serious... Read More

Bay skaters in need of forever home

They're bringing home medals, about to send three skaters off to nationals in July and yet, Tauranga City Roller Skating Club is still in need of a facility to... Read More

Unicorns at Mount Maunganui beach?

A unicorn skull was discovered washed up on the beach at Mount Maunganui recently. Well… maybe not really. But it certainly looks like one. Otumoetai woman... Read More

Technology to make NZ rivers cleaner

Technology will soon help make New Zealand's farms more productive while also making lakes and rivers cleaner, says NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller. As a nation... Read More

Judges under strain with reduced numbers

A law change last year which reduced the number of district court judges has resulted in an "avalanche of work" and lengthy delays in the court system. Since the... Read More

The wonderful world of weather

The weather forecast today is for an often cloudy day with a few showers and northerly breezes. It's a one-clothing layer day today with a high of 20 and an overnight... Read More

New recruit excited about future

Being able to help people in need is the motivation behind Aircraftman Mikaela Jefferson's plan to become a Royal New Zealand Air Force helicopter loadmaster. 'There's... Read More

Heavy downpours in Eastern Bay of Plenty

Almost 105mm of rain has fallen in the Eastern Bay of Plenty area since around 9pm until 5am. "There's a band of very localised falls around Whakatane," says MetService... Read More

Papamoa continue cup run

Papamoa are safely through to the second round of the Chatham Cup after a 3-1 win at Waiuku on Saturday - and captain Isaac Bright hopes for a Bay of Plenty derby... Read More

Council considers horse riding ban

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is undertaking a bylaw review which considers no longer allowing horses to be ridden at Tuapiro Point. However, horse riders... Read More