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After 41 years, Sharon says farewell to Shalom

After more than four decades helping shape the lives of young children and their families in the Ōtūmoetai community, Sharon van Ameringen has stepped down... Read More

Police seek witnesses after fatal Te Puke crash

Police are appealing for information following a fatal single-vehicle crash on Te Puke Highway on Saturday. The crash happened about 10.50am near the intersection... Read More

The power of the op shop

When people walk into a home they haven't visited before, their attention is usually captured by a feature piece. Think a painting, rug, ornament, artwork,... Read More

Enrol to vote, before it’s too late!

With the General Election quickly approaching on November 7, the Electoral Commission is reminding Kiwis to enrol or update their details in time to receive... Read More

Cold front to bring rain and cooler weather

New Zealanders enjoying warm conditions are being urged to make the most of it, as a wet, cooler change sweeps across the country from midweek in what MetService... Read More

One dead, one in hospital after Te Puke crash

A serious crash on Te Puke Highway has left one dead and another fighting for their life in hospital. The crash happened near the highway's intersection... Read More

A new chapter for Tauranga

Wednesday Petersen, 7, and her 5-year-old sister May already love going to the library. Now they have a brand-new one to explore. The Mount Maunganui Primary... Read More

Circus brings Bay of Plenty community together

People of all ages and abilities will come together in Tauranga this month for Kanohi Kitea, a free celebration of indigenous and social circus, culture and... Read More

Sponge reserve wins national sustainability award

Transforming underground stormwater pipes into a thriving, open wetland in the centre of Whakatāne has won the district council a national water industry award. The... Read More

From bullied schoolboy to Olympian, and mentor

After more than a decade chasing Olympic dreams, New Zealand discus thrower Connor Bell has retired from competitive athletics but he has no intention of sitting... Read More

From dad’s old board to the world stage

Three years after picking up his dad's old longboard, Mount Maunganui surfer Jaxon Willows is preparing to take on the world's best. The 18-year-old is in... Read More

Tauranga tween heads to country music finals

A Bethlehem 12-year-old hopes her husky, distinctive voice will set her apart from seven fellow junior singers in tomorrow's New Zealand Entertainer of the Year... Read More