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Record numbers for women’s triathlon

A record 800 women will take to the streets of Mount Maunganui on Sunday for the 2018 Generation Homes Women's Triathlon. The event was originally going to be capped... Read More

Opotiki kiwifruit growers win award

Kiwifruit growers Mark and Catriona White and their Coastal Kiwis orchard have won the Bay of Plenty Ballance Farm Environment Awards. Ten years ago, the couple... Read More

Changes to Mount bus timetables

Increased traffic congestion around Bayfair has resulted in some Schoolhopper services arriving late at Mount Maunganui Intermediate and Mount Maunganui College.... Read More

Millar to compete in Commonwealth Games

Sprinter Joseph Millar has been added to the athletics team for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in April. The Tauranga runner will be entering in 200m event... Read More

Jan Tinetti reveals a little of herself

Tauranga Labour list MP Jan Tinetti has revealed a deeply personal tragedy while talking in support of her leader and Prime Minister. The MP had been asked by The... Read More

Nine feels fine for Carrington

Lisa Carrington has wasted no time getting her kayaking season underway, collecting the ninth New Zealand K1 200m title of her illustrious career at the national... Read More

BOP Tourism hits record high

Tourists spent a record $1 billion in the Coastal Bay of Plenty last a target that was not expected to be hit for another 12 years. According to Ministry of Business,... Read More

Programme promotes active family time

Bay of Plenty Rugby Union in partnership with Key Skills Recruitment hosted an open training today at Blake Park for the upcoming new initiative Little Steamers... Read More

Mangrove submissions have closed

The Mangrove Management Bill being sponsored by Coromandel MP Scott Simpson will have submissions heard in Thames, says Scott. 'I'm pleased the committee has accepted... Read More

Fatal collision delayed freight services

UPDATE 11.54am: The collision between a freight train and what is believed to be a quad bike delayed some freight services this morning. The incident where one... Read More

Submarine facts and today's weather

In today's weather forecast we are expecting cloudy periods and a few showers. Also light winds and sea breezes. It's a one-clothing layer day today with a high... Read More

What's On: Farmers Market celebration

Good morning Sunners! And welcome to a day full of locally produced food and adrenaline rushing entertainment. One of two of the oldest Farmers Markets in New Zealand... Read More