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Long wait is finally over for Mount golfers

A frustrating 12-year wait has ended with Mount Maunganui capturing the premier Bay of Plenty Championship Pennants title at the Lake View golf club near... Read More

Vehicle rolls on Takitimu Drive, lanes blocked

Update, 3.40pm: Emergency services are attending a crash on Takitimu Drive in Tauranga between Elizabeth Street and the Waihi Road off-ramp. Police say the... Read More

Resurfacing night works on Hewletts Road

Motorists travelling between evening and early morning across the Tauranga Harbour Bridge can expect minor delays this week, as road works will be undertaken... Read More

Complete a survey on wellness for Western BOP

A wellness survey for the Western Bay of Plenty community is providing an opportunity for locals to have an input into the future direction of their health and... Read More

Perfect weather for battle of the bridge

Tauranga Sports have returned triumphant over the bridge after a hard-fought battle against Mount Maunganui on Saturday. Their rivalry is one of the long-standing... Read More

Aleh and Meech claim bronze

For Kiwi 49erFX sailors Jo Aleh and Molly Meech, a third place at the French Olympic Week in Hyeres represents more than just their first silverware at a major... Read More

Overnight chill a reminder of this day in history

MetService is reporting that the North Island/Te Ika-a-Māui had the "chilliest temperatures" overnight on Saturday, especially about the Central Plateau. The... Read More

Paula Bennett appointed as Pharmac Chair

Hon Paula Bennett has been appointed as a member and the chair of the Pharmac board, in an announcement made by Associate Health Minister David Seymour on Sunday... Read More

The magic of the Te Puna Harvest Market

Giant pumpkins, food trucks galore, craft stalls, a coffee cart, ice creams, a live band and an animal show are just a few of the many things you will see at... Read More

Two Tauranga Lotto players each win $13,549

Two lucky Tauranga Lotto players are in for a treat after each winning $13,549 with Lotto Second Division in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The winning... Read More

Critical care specialist aboard rescue helicopters

Lorrin, a newly trained Critical Care Flight Paramedic for the rescue helicopter, knows firsthand the importance of getting to patients as quickly as possible... Read More

Waikato and BOP highway works for April & May

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and its contractors can hold their heads high and look back on a summer that has seen over 2000 lane kilometres of road renewals... Read More