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Three-vehicle crash on SH2, Minden

Emergency services are attending the scene of a vehicle crash on State Highway 2 at Minden in the western Bay of Plenty. "Police received a report of a three-vehicle... Read More

Tauranga Mount Maunganui ferry still on the cards

A ferry service for Tauranga has passed another hurdle, with the newly elected council agreeing to help subside the fares. If it goes ahead, commuters would... Read More

Rotorua High Schools nail Jersey Boys production

It's not often you have those moments. You're watching a show, your jaw drops and you literally say 'wow”. That happened while sitting in the crowd... Read More

Support 42,000 Kiwi men with prostate cancer

Across Aotearoa New Zealand this year, 4,000 men will be told they have prostate cancer, making it this country's most diagnosed cancer and the second leading... Read More

Support for BOP Motor Neurone Disease sufferers

Motor neurone disease is a cruel condition that afflicts dozens of Bay of Plenty residents each year - now BayTrust is providing financial support to help sufferers... Read More

Crash in Mount Maunganui

Police are at the scene of a crash in Mount Maunganui. A police spokesperson says there has been a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Totara Street... Read More

Covid 19 update: 1294 new cases, 31 further deaths

The Ministry of Health are reporting there were 1294 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the week to Sunday, and 31 further deaths attributed... Read More

SH1 crash victims identified as family members

A truck tyre blowout caused a crash on State Highway 1 on Monday, killing three Samoan seasonal workers Auckland Councillors say the median barriers... Read More

Tauranga online group: Three arrested

Police have arrested three men in an investigation into a Tauranga-based group allegedly trying to catch people attempting to make contact with minors online. Police... Read More

Uni seeks more student accommodation

The University of Waikato is looking at adding more student accommodation near its Tauranga campus with enrollments set to grow. A university spokesperson... Read More

Red tape cut for marine farm consents 

The aquaculture industry, exports and the economy, will benefit from the passing of a bill on Tuesday that will extend existing coastal permits for marine farms... Read More

More than 100 all-day spaces open next week

City centre workers will soon have more all-day parking options with the opening of 160-176 Devonport Road car park on Monday, September 2. With more than... Read More