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Windows smashed in Tauranga burglary

Police are working to locate those involved in a smash-and-grab-style burglary in Tauranga. Officers were called to a premise on Cameron Rd, between Second... Read More

BOP grandmother's breast cancer health message

She had a growing lump, nipple discharge and pain in her breast, and 'deep down” knew these 'weren't good signs”, a Rotorua grandmother says... Read More

Powerball and Strike roll over

Powerball and Strike rolled over on Saturday night, meaning there is a combined prize pool of $13.5 million up for grabs on Wednesday. The Powerball jackpot... Read More

Moist northeasterly flow across NZ this week

A moist northerly flow is expected to move across much of New Zealand this week, according to MetService. 'On Tuesday, a moist northerly flow affects the... Read More

Abused dogs looking for forever homes

Warning: This story contains some graphic content which some people may find disturbing. Deep in the Lower Kaimai on a 10-acre farm, Vada's Angels provides... Read More

Growing female football in Tauranga

For a long time, female football in Tauranga has been under-served, says Maia Ririnui, a senior coach and wāhine executive committee member. 'Forever and... Read More

State highway works for October

Over the past two weekends on State Highway 1 near Cambridge, helicopters truly had the power, pulling transmission wires across SH1 as part of work on the National... Read More

BOP Steamers thrash Northland 53-13

Bay of Plenty Steamers put on an exciting and well-played performance thrashing Northland on Saturday at the Tauranga Domain, with a final score of 53-13. The... Read More

One seriously injured following SH2 crash

Emergency services are responding to a crash on State Highway 2 near Whakamārama. 'Police received a report of a single-vehicle crash on SH2 near Te Karaka... Read More

Blessed are the animals in Tauranga

If you're heading to St George's Anglican Church next Sunday, don't be surprised if you end up sharing a pew with a dog, a cat or even a budgie or two. Show... Read More

School welcomes Chapel Street safety upgrade

The risk of serious injury to students has reduced following safety feature upgrades to the Chapel Street/Maxwells Road crossing, says Pillans Point School's... Read More

Potential third medical school moves to next phase

The cost-benefit analysis of establishing a third medical school at the University of Waikato has concluded and will move to the next step. 'Earlier this... Read More