News
11:00am Sun 13 May, 2018
Coming across the finish line with a personal best is this year's goal at the Mount Maunganui Runners & Walkers Half Marathon. Going strong for 32 years, the event... Read More
10:30am Sun 13 May, 2018
A poll is currently underway to determine whether the Western Bay of Plenty District Council should introduce Maori wards - but are they necessary? A WBOPDC spokesperson... Read More
09:50am Sun 13 May, 2018
The women who call themselves the Dainty Ladies have knitted up a storm for Maungatapu Primary School children just in time for winter. Five women, Monica Altena,... Read More
09:20am Sun 13 May, 2018
Sam Meech has collected silver at the Laser European championships in La Rochelle overnight to continue what has been an outstanding season. The 27-year-old is... Read More
08:45am Sun 13 May, 2018
University of Waikato PhD student Vanessa Taikato has been awarded the 2018 Bruce Cronin BayTrust Scholarship to study ways in which Maori moved marine shellfish... Read More
08:25am Sun 13 May, 2018
Two Lotto players from Tauranga will have extra reason to celebrate this Mother's Day, winning $17,353 and $29,858 in Saturday's Lotto draw. They are among 21 players... Read More
07:45am Sun 13 May, 2018
It's the second Sunday in May, and that means it is Mother's Day. It's the day set aside to celebrate mums for all they do - and if you really start to think about... Read More
07:00am Sun 13 May, 2018
'Mum's femininity not only gave birth to and nourished her children, but helps them develop into the unique, healthy and influential human beings society requires.... Read More
09:38pm Sat 12 May, 2018
More than 3000 properties are without power in Mount Maunganui tonight. Powerco reports that 3769 properties have been affected by a power cut in the area. According... Read More
03:56pm Sat 12 May, 2018
Fiona McTavish has been announced as the new Chief Executive at the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana. The announcement was made yesterday by regional council... Read More
03:30pm Sat 12 May, 2018
Time is running out to purchase some of the first tickets to the Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival. The tickets have been released as part of a special Mother's... Read More
02:42pm Sat 12 May, 2018
Three people have sustained minor to moderate injuries following a crash near Kawerau. A police media spokesperson says the accident happened around 2.30pm at the... Read More
22-Dec 11:45
Police scheme turns write-offs into spares
22-Dec 11:00
Life breathed back into Te Puke’s old theatre
22-Dec 09:29
Bystanders praised after alleged rock incident
22-Dec 09:00
A guide to enjoy summer in WBOP
22-Dec 08:02
Daughter attacked trying to protect mum
22-Dec 07:59
Boaties warned after 100+ safety breaches in BOP
22-Dec 06:30
Tauranga teens honoured with King’s Badge
21-Dec 16:02
How a family-run bar survived 21 years of change
21-Dec 15:00
Send us your ‘Unstoppable Summer’ photos!
21-Dec 14:00
Western Bay libraries bring nature inside
21-Dec 13:00
Trevelyan’s Tauranga Twilight Returns in 2026
21-Dec 12:00
Summer Smarts #5: Be water wise
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