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BoP man accused of stealing ambulance equipment

The identity of a Tauranga man accused of stealing property from an ambulance and unlawfully possessing police property has been suppressed. The defendant... Read More

Baybus OnDemand fare changes confirmed

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has confirmed upcoming fare changes to Baybus OnDemand as the trial service continues to grow and evolve in Tauranga South. Until... Read More

Driving instructors react to licence proposals

Proposed changes to driver licensing are a 'hallelujah” moment for Rotorua driving instructor Helen Barry. Other Bay of Plenty instructors have described... Read More

Motorised duck wins the Great Tauranga Duck Race

Sunshine, splashes, and a sea of yellow ducklings drew a record-breaking crowd to the Tauranga waterfront on Sunday for the 2025 Great Tauranga Duck Race —... Read More

Motorcyclist who killed couple had criminal past

A man who struck and killed Karen and Geoffrey Boucher on a pedestrian crossing has been found guilty of manslaughter - meaning he can now be identified... Read More

Court of appeal upholds cocaine dealer's jail term

Colombian Felipe Montoya-Ospina was one of several people in the syndicate convicted. Photo: UnSplash/ Matthew Ansley The Court of Appeal has upheld the 14-year... Read More

Failed contraceptive insert, patient gets pregnant

A person became pregnant and was traumatised after a sexual health clinic failed to re-insert their contraceptive device. The person had a fear of becoming... Read More

Draper claims two titles at junior champs

With the two premier titles safely locked away, Karaka's Hayden Draper became the obvious stand-out at the 2025 KTM New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships... Read More

Wild weather for Easter break

While the South Island is experiencing interesting weather today, the focus shifts to the North Island as we head into the week. A punchy cold front with... Read More

Heavy rainfall ahead this week for North Island

A sub-tropical low is forecast to bring severe weather to parts of northern and central New Zealand from Wednesday, MetService said. A front over the centre... Read More

Young jazz musicians shine at Tauranga competition

The Wright Family Foundation 47th National Youth Jazz Competition wrapped up on a high note at the Baycourt Community and Arts Centre in Tauranga. The competition,... Read More

Youth spearhead Katikati park project

A youth-driven project in Katikati is expected to cost $129,000 and will be delivered in three stages. It's also been dubbed as an example of young people... Read More