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Paraglider dies after crash into mount

A paraglider has died after hitting rock at Mount Maunganui this afternoon. Emergency services were notified at 3:25pm. The Rescue Co-ordination Centre and the... Read More

Langhorn nearly steals Fanga’s thunder

‘Fanga' Dan Woolhouse stole back top spot in qualifying ahead of the D1NZ Pro Series battles at ASB Baypark Stadium this afternoon. Woolhouse nearly had his... Read More

Enjoying our public places to the full

Is there anything that spoils our city's streets, beaches, reserves for you? That's the question Tauranga City Council is asking the community to help inform the... Read More

New sports council for students

Sport Bay of Plenty is putting the call out for young leaders with an interest in sport to apply for a newly established sports council. Aimed at increasing youth... Read More

Supporting local ostomates

It's a topic that can be very private - living with an ostomy bag after undergoing surgery. But a local woman wants people to know that there is plenty of support... Read More

Car and trailer crash in Papamoa

A car and trailer have tipped on the intersection of Papamoa Beach Road and Domain Road, Papamoa. Police were called to the scene at 11.31am where what is believed... Read More

Convoy of Volkswagens

Sun, sand, surf and Volkswagen's are on the menu for many locals this weekend. Run to the Sun is an event for all Volkswagen lovers, and like last year, hopes to... Read More

Screeching frogs plague Papamoa houses

A biblical plague of frogs is terrorising the residents of Papamoa. Researcher Phil Bishop is delighted by Papamoa's frog plague, but Papamoa resident Carolyn Chatterton... Read More

Artists offer creative insight

A fascinating series of artist talks has been announced as part of the 2018 Molly Morpeth Canaday Award 3D public event programme. Members of the public are invited... Read More

New swimming facilities criticised

A swimming area in the new Wairaka Centennial Park is being criticised by public as an unsafe facility for public use. The new facility took just short of a year... Read More

Cloudy with a chance of rain

Welcome to the passengers from the Diamond Princess and Noordam. And also to the drivers and owners of Volkswagons at the annual Run to the Sun event, enjoying... Read More

Bathtub battle at Bowentown

If you've got an old bathtub lying around and fancy giving it a new lease of life, the Bowentown Boating and Sport Fishing Club is holding its annual Bathtub Regatta... Read More