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Pāpāmoa brigade gets ATV for tougher terrain

Sponsored Content Pāpāmoa Volunteer Fire Brigade will soon be able to reach emergencies in areas where a fire truck can't go thanks to some hefty fundraising... Read More

Tauranga waka ama day opens doors to Para sport

A free waka ama event in Tauranga is set to help disabled people and their whānau discover the sport, build confidence on the water and connect with their local... Read More

Gang member jailed for Harley Shrimpton murder

Warning: This story deals with details of a violent death and may be distressing. Police may never have found Harley Shrimpton's body had it not been... Read More

SH2 Bethlehem resurfacing starts Sunday

Motorists travelling through Bethlehem next week are being urged to plan ahead. Overnight resurfacing work on State Highway 2 is set to begin on Sunday. In... Read More

BOP gardeners rack up 6130 ACC injury claims

More than 6000 Bay of Plenty residents lodged ACC claims for gardening-related injuries last year, placing the region fourth highest in New Zealand as spring... Read More

Auditor clears Tauranga marine precinct sale

An Auditor-General review of the controversial $14 million Tauranga Marine Precinct sale has found the council followed an appropriate process and demonstrated... Read More

Gang leader serving life for murder denied parole

A former gang leader serving a life sentence for the murder of his ex-girlfriend has been declined parole. The Parole Board and his lawyers agree that... Read More

An afternoon where love is heard

Sponsored content Tauranga's Inachord Singers are inviting the community to an afternoon experience celebrating love, hope and belonging, while supporting... Read More

Motorcyclist critically injured in highway crash

A section of Te Puke Highway is now open after a serious crash involving a motorbike. Emergency services were called to the crash at 7.15am, near the intersection... Read More

Tauranga cruise season begins with Celebrity Edge

The Bay of Plenty's cruise season is underway, with the Celebrity Edge gliding into Tauranga Harbour before dawn on Tuesday. The 306m vessel arrived... Read More

Tauranga arts sector gets $20k funding boost

A $20,000 grant from BayTrust will help Creative Bay of Plenty strengthen support for local artists and creative projects as Tauranga gears up for a busy season... Read More

Coromandel tree thieves stoop to cemetery raid

The theft of trees and shrubbery across Thames-Coromandel is costing ratepayers thousands of dollars in clean-up bills. Mayor Peter Revell has slammed the... Read More