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Body found on Papamoa Beach

UPDATED: Police have confirmed that the body of a man has been found on Papamoa Beach this morning. Police and other emergency services have been called to the... Read More

Teens head to international conference

Four Bay teenagers will soon be telling the world about their trailblazing success using new technology in search and rescue. Abbie Chaytor, Alex Groos, Jack Niles... Read More

Devoy wades into Peters race row

Race Relations Commissioner Susan Devoy says Winston Peters needs to "focus on what is relevant" after the New Zealand First leader raised questions about work... Read More

Honouring World Tai Chi day

World Tai Chi day this Saturday marks the opening of the Wu Kwan Tai Chi Studio in Judea. The studio in London Place off Waihi Road, has had new life breathed into... Read More

Firearm used in Maungatapu robbery

UPDATED 8.42PM: Two men armed with a firearm attempted to hold-up a superette in Tauranga earlier this evening. Police were called to reports of an armed robbery... Read More

Autumn Race Day

A great day out at the races has gotten even better with two extra races programmed for the Autumn Race Day meeting at Tauranga Racecourse on Thursday. Racing... Read More

Tauranga driver wins drifting champs

Tauranga driver Cole Armstrong, takes both the round victory and title win in emphatic style at South Auckland's Pukekohe Park to make the perfect end to the 2016-'17... Read More

Tauranga brothers Dropit like it’s hot

Tauranga brothers Peter and Brendan Howell have hit a home run with the successful launch of their innovative reverse auction website in the United States. They... Read More

More rain for waterlogged regions

If you wanted a break from the relentless rain then you'll definitely need to make the most of the weather over the next few days, says WeatherWatch.co.nz. Until... Read More

Spine-tingling haka for WW1 fallen

To mark Anzac Day, members of the New Zealand Defence Force in Ypres, Belgium, performed a spine-tingling haka for their Australian counterparts. The NZD performed... Read More

Body retrieved from Thames forest

Thames Police are in the process of retrieving a body from near Te Puru Forks. Police are conducting a scene examination after a member of the public reported finding... Read More

Slips affecting Tauranga walkways

A number of walkways around Tauranga remain closed due to slip damage after severe weather earlier in April. 'After Cyclone Cook there are still a number of slips... Read More