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Taking the government to court over Psa

Seven years after the Psa outbreak that affected the kiwifruit industry in New Zealand, 212 kiwifruit claimants will finally get their day in the High Court in... Read More

‘Even day’ for Team New Zealand

It's game on at the 35th America's Cup in Bermuda, with Emirates Team New Zealand out to a 4-1 lead over Oracle Team USA in the first to seven match - but with... Read More

Jones fourth in World Cup canoe slalom

A week after New Zealand's first World Cup canoe slalom medal, Luuka Jones has come agonisingly close to a second at the latest ICF round in Germany. The Tauranga... Read More

America’s Cup from a sailor’s view

The court room battles resulting in the latest iteration of the America's Cup has had the unexpected effect of changing the culture and style of the yacht racing... Read More

What’s On? Markets & Model Yachts

It will be a great Sunday for many Kiwis this morning, after the All Blacks won a convincing victory over the Lions last night. Emirates Team New Zealand have also... Read More

Team New Zealand maintain lead in Cup

Emirates Team New Zealand have maintained their lead over Oracle Team USA in this morning's America's Cup races. However, a victory by Oracle in race six - the... Read More

TV exposure for sailing academy

A snap back at a reporter's remark along the lines of sailing being only a sport for rich people has brought about unexpected television coverage for one of Tauranga's... Read More

Racing in the blood

"It's just business out there and that's it." That's what Trudy Thornton said after winning a race against her daughter and niece at the Kiwifruit Cup at Tauranga... Read More

More people eating less red meat

More than half of Waikato/Bay of Plenty residents say they are eating less meat, and a third expect to be mostly meat-free by 2025, as they focus on their health... Read More

Canoe breakthrough for Kiwi paddler

Luuka Jones showed her pursuit of a Tokyo Olympic double is no folly after a storming opening to the second ICF World Cup canoe slalom round of the season in Germany... Read More

Emergency steps to help lake residents

Good news for Lake Okareka residents: Bay of Plenty Regional Council has invoked emergency measures to ease problems caused by high lake levels. These emergency... Read More

Partnership with Chinese rugby proposed

Chinese rugby players were in Tauranga yesterday eyeing up potential training facilities. The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union has offered a partnership with the Chinese... Read More