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Earth shines bright in new NASA map

Twinkle twinkle little Earth, you floating ball of sea and dirt, lit up brightly in the night, aren't you just a pretty sight. Twinkle little Earth of ours, I like... Read More

Maketu man named after body found

The man whose body was found in the sea off the Tauranga coast has been named. Following a formal identification, police can now name Simon Francis Neil Oliver... Read More

Simple act of kindness a 'no brainer'

A simple act of generosity shown by Pacific Toyota recently has left the Bay of Plenty District Health Board feeling immensely grateful. The dealership loaned... Read More

Most boaties follow lifejacket rules

Nearly all boaties are following lifejacket rules according to data from the first national survey of its kind in New Zealand. The survey measured actual behavior... Read More

Councillors unaware of hotel bid

When Buddy Mikaere went along to Tauranga City Council to ask what was happening to the hotel bid he and partners are making on the 82-98 Devonport road block,... Read More

‘Moderate’ earthquake felt in the Bay

People in the Bay of Plenty are reporting feeling an earthquake this afternoon. GeoNet has recorded a 5.1 magnitude quake about 3.08pm. Whakatane District Council... Read More

Caravan loses wheel on Hewletts Road

Motorists travelling along Hewletts Road are being warned to expect delays as a caravan has lost one of its wheels. The caravan, which was being towed by 4WD, is... Read More

Sir Bob tees off at Pro Am

The Carrus Tauranga Open began today with a Pro Am competition, teed off by the legendary Sir Bob Charles. The New Zealand golfer is in town especially for today's... Read More

Waimana Gorge closed

State Highway 2, through the Waimana Gorge, is closed by a large slip just south of Stanley Road. It's expected to take weeks to clear, with the NZTA stating the... Read More

Aiming high to ‘run on sunshine'

Yotam and Niva Kay are already gardening organically, but now they want their small enterprise Pakaraka Permaculture Organic Market Garden near Thames to 'run on... Read More

Te Puna detour on trial

A road detour around the Te Puna roundabout construction zone begins today, to give construction teams better access to the site. Removing southbound light vehicles... Read More

Hunter falls down gully, breaks leg

A man was airlifted to hospital after breaking his leg, while hunting on his property in the Kaimai Ranges on Tuesday evening. The man, who is in his 40's, broke... Read More