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Keratoconus: Tauranga man diagnosed after eye test

Failing an eye test when renewing his driver's licence in January was a 'blessing in disguise” for Tauranga man Reuben. Reuben, whose surname the Bay... Read More

Jontae Alden’s loved ones share message

Jontae Christopher Alden pulled a Superman pose as he jumped from a rock and soared through the air over a natural pool in the Wairoa River. It would be the... Read More

Car fire in Lower Kaimai spread to nearby bush

What started as a car fire on State Highway 29 in the Lower Kaimai on Saturday afternoon quickly spread into the surrounding bush, said a Fire and Emergency... Read More

Fatal crash on SH5 near Ngongotaha

One person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Ngongotaha Valley early on Saturday morning. Emergency services were alerted to the crash between... Read More

Bay of Plenty braces for burning threats of fire

Rising temperatures and dry conditions in the Bay of Plenty have led to over 69 vegetation fires in November, resulting in the implementation of a restricted... Read More

Elite Athletes set for Ironman 70.3 Taupō

Two-time Olympic medalist Hayden Wilde and former winner Kyle Smith will compete for the world title at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Taupō on December... Read More

BNZ admits wrong decision on 'Girls Get Off'

The Bank of New Zealand's chief executive has admitted the decision to deny a business account to a women-owned sexual wellness brand was the wrong one and strayed... Read More

New Zealand Rugby pays tribute to Luke Crawford

The rugby world is mourning the passing of Luke Crawford, a revered leader who championed Māori culture and transformed New Zealand Rugby. Luke Mikaire Crawford... Read More

Skin cream for infections becomes fully funded

Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga has decided to fully fund a medicine people use to treat fungal skin infections. Econazole nitrate 1% cream (branded as Pevaryl)... Read More

Man charged with murder, attempted murder

One person is dead and another seriously injured after a shooting on the remote 309 Rd between Coromandel Town and Whitianga on Coromandel Peninsula yesterday. A... Read More

Bay of Plenty hospitals spreading festive spirit

​ Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals are going all out this festive season to spread some Christmas cheer. Tauranga Hospital has a new stunning 3.5-meter... Read More

Positive singalongs that support the community

When you walk into the mass of colourful ukulele players at Jack Dusty's Ale House on any Monday evening, it's almost impossible to picture the humble beginnings... Read More