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How supercritical geothermal could change energy

How supercritical geothermal technology could 'open up a new frontier for more affordable energy” was discussed at a Rotorua hui between iwi and Government... Read More

Street art festival brings new energy

For Mount Maunganui artist Paul Darragh, his seventh mural has a special significance. He's one of five artists chosen to create oversized art at this weekend's... Read More

Te Puke Sports focus on retaining crown

New faces are steering the Pirate ship in 2025, and the goal is to make it go faster. Te Puke Sports new head coach Martin Ash and his assistant, former Super... Read More

Militaria show on in Greerton

Take a trip down memory lane, or see something you've never set your eyes on before at the 2025 Tauranga Militaria Show this Saturday, March 22, and Sunday,... Read More

Wickliffe tells supporters he’s prepared to die

Lifetime parolee Dean Wickliffe's supporters say the notorious criminal is resolute - he will walk out of Springhill Prison a free man, or be carried out... Read More

Person dead in BoP hunting incident

A person has died in a hunting incident in the Bay of Plenty. A police spokesman said they were notified about 2am of a sudden death following a hunting incident... Read More

Young skaters gear up for national champs

Excitement is building as the 2025 National Skateboarding Championships draw near, with top skateboarders from across New Zealand set to compete in Mount Maunganui... Read More

Discovering fungi in the Western Bay

There's something intriguing about fungi. The fungi kingdom is all through local forests and the Aongatete Forest Project wants to share their knowledge with... Read More

Recidivist sex offender sentenced after rape

Warning: This story includes details of rape and sexual assault and may be distressing. A mother says the fear she felt during the hours she knew her... Read More

Road cones spark mixed reactions in Tauranga

Tauranga, residents have mixed feelings about road cones. Some aren't bothered about the number lined up around streetscapes, while others find what they... Read More

Opinion: How Polyfest helps youth find identity

'Mama Tupou” is a legend and pioneer of ASB Polyfest. Tupou Manapori,80, has been to every Polyfest event since it began in 1976 as the Auckland Secondary... Read More

Olympians hit back against Kaituna River plans

International paddlers and New Zealand Olympians are joining iwi and environmental groups in opposing the possible fast-tracking of a Bay of Plenty river... Read More