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Locals put on good show at trials

Local riders placed highly in the latest rounds of the North Island Moto Trials series, held in Tauranga over the weekend. Rounds five and six were held at Muirs... Read More

Natzke ready to set Europe ablaze

Waikato motocross rider and former New Zealand 125cc senior champion Josiah Natzke celebrated his maiden Grand Prix win he in Latvia at the weekend. The 18-year-old... Read More

New structure proposed for IRD

Inland Revenue's transformation has entered a new phase with the opening of staff consultation on the implementation of a new structure for the department. The... Read More

Helping more residents into homes

More people are using the KiwiSaver HomeStart scheme, with an increasing proportion of buyers opting for new property. KiwiSaver HomeStart provides grants of up... Read More

Police seek purple undie dairy robber

CCTV footage of two men armed with a hammer robbing a Tauranga dairy has been released. Police have released the footage in the hopes of identifying those responsible... Read More

Bay couple successfully sue daughter

A Tauranga couple who successfully sued their daughter for an outstanding loan are to have just under $368,000 paid to them. Colleen Warin said the money borrowed... Read More

How Cyclone Donna may impact NZ?

Cyclone Donna will continue to weaken today as it tracks south away from the tropical islands and towards the New Zealand area. Donna will track past New Zealand... Read More

Accused deny Maungatapu armed robbery

Three youths charged in relation to the armed robbery of a Maungatapu dairy have denied the allegation. An 18, 19 and 16-year-old are facing charges of aggravated... Read More

Papamoa Kindergarten up for PM’s award

Papamoa Kindergarten is one of 14 finalists shortlisted for the 2017 Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards. More than 142 entries were received for the prestigious... Read More

Te Puke graduate crosses finish line

When Te Puke's Tangi Walker left school at the age of 15, she had no plans to return. But fast forward to today and the mum-of-five and nan-of-two is one of a large... Read More

An arty treasure hunt with Mr G

Acclaimed Kiwi street artist Graham ‘Mr G' Hoete will be sending fans of his work on a special treasure hunt with an arty-twist. The renowned Tauranga Moana... Read More

Weather warning as heavy rain forecast

Bay of Plenty residents are being warned to brace for heavy rain as the remnants of Cyclone Donna move past NZ. The MetService has issued a severe weather warning... Read More