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Tauhou numbers rise in 2024 NZ Garden Bird Survey

Things are looking up for the tauhou (silvereye), according to the results from the 2024 State of New Zealand Garden Birds | Te Āhua o ngā Manu o te Kāri... Read More

BoP MTB riders return to France

New Zealand mountain bikers return to a favoured stop in the French Pyrenees for the next rounds in the UCI World Series for both downhill and enduro competition... Read More

Small plane makes hard landing at Tauranga Airport

A pilot who witnessed a small plane make a 'hard landing” at Tauranga Airport today says the situation was handled with textbook professionalism. Emergency... Read More

Truck breakdown causes delays on Hewletts Rd

Traffic is backed up on Hewletts Road/State Highway 2 after a truck broke down. Police units are in attendance. A police spokesman said a tow truck is... Read More

Tauranga community joins forces to desex animals

Tauranga veterinarian Rebecca Walker is a cat's whisker away from realising her dreams as the Vet Post Charitable Trust prepares to launch its first phase. 'Mr... Read More

Tauranga fitness stars go global

Six elite fitness athletes from Tauranga are headed to Chicago to represent New Zealand at the Hyrox World Championships from June 12-15. Harry Hall, Chas... Read More

Major infrastructure upgrades to start in Te Puke

A major upgrade to road and water infrastructure is set to begin next month across several key streets in Te Puke. From mid-June, a nine-month project will... Read More

Family's home on fire in Pāpāmoa

The owner of a home that caught fire in Pāpāmoa this morning says it's 'absolutely devastating,” but his family is safe. Three fire crews... Read More

Waihī Beach gears up for polar plunge event

Get ready to brave the cold with a chilly plunge before winter sets in. Waihī Beach Lifeguard Service, with the support of volunteer surf lifeguards, is... Read More

Trainer's plea to save wild Kaimanawa horses

An Aongatete horse trainer who recently took on two Kaimanawa horses - straight from the wild - says there's still more urgent work to be done to help the heritage... Read More

Classic Flyer's King's Birthday raffle

Mount Maunganui's iconic classic aircraft museum is celebrating 20 years by giving away prizes to the public this weekend. People who pay to enter the 20-year-old... Read More

Parking at Tauranga Hospital 'almost impossible’

The Western Bay of Plenty community has spoken up about the difficulty of finding a car park at Tauranga Hospital, and they are asking for a change. SunLive... Read More