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Portia to retire from international rugby

One of the most recognisable and decorated players in world rugby, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, is annoucning she will retire from international rugby after the... Read More

Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award opens

The 2025 round of the Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award is now open for entries from artists of all visual art forms. 'We are pleased to offer an early bird... Read More

Local short film Be Quiet heading for the big time

After a hugely successful international film festival run, Be Quiet short film by rising Tauranga horror film director Gary Davies has hit the big time. Alamo... Read More

Waikato police arrests over Matariki weekend

Four teenagers are facing charges since being arrested in Waikato after allegedly fleeing police after a burglary and the attempted carjacking of a young family. The... Read More

Information sought in "violent" robbery case

Bay of Plenty Police are appealing for information following what they say was a violent robbery of an individual in Tokoroa over Matariki weekend. At around... Read More

Disgraced cricketer jailed for P use

Repeat sexual offender Jason Trembath has pleaded guilty to breaching his prison release conditions, again. The disgraced former senior cricket representative... Read More

Mount butcher on his way to grand final

Two butchers, one from Mount Maunganui and one from Cambridge, have secured themselves a coveted spot at the grand final of the 2024 Pact Packaging Young Butcher... Read More

Dryer fire sparks lint reminder

The story of a house fire in July last year is being shared as a warning for people as we head into the depths of winter. Michelle and Rogan Borrie's response... Read More

Seal spotted inland in Tauranga

The 'silly season” has begun - with a seal spotted relaxing in a park about 1km from Tauranga Harbour. The seal spotted in Bethlehem's Gordon Carmichael... Read More

Youth wellbeing focus more urgent than ever

More evidence of the state of New Zealand youth mental health - Youth and rangatahi wellbeing and access to services assessment - has been released and shows... Read More

Woman dies of liver cancer after diagnosis delayed

A woman at high-risk of liver cancer has died of the disease after slipping through a crack in the health system. Deputy health and disability commissioner... Read More

Prole Rd detour as works enter new phase

The next phase of Western Bay of Plenty District Council's $23 million Prole Rd upgrade will soon begin. A detour at the Prole Road and Ōmokoroa Road intersection... Read More