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One dead after crash closes SH24 near Te Poi

Detours and delays for Bethlehem traffic

Early arrival of hot cross buns to support KidsCan

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Police issue speed limit warning

Man charged after hit-run leaves person injured
January works close part of Cambridge Rd

Motorists are being reminded to expect disruption through...
Eastern region surf lifeguards rescue 25 people

It was a busy first day of the new year for surf lifeguards...
Boat checks spark concerns for Lake Tarawera

Stricter controls on out-of-town boaties on Lake Ōkāreka...
Highway closed: Serious crash on SH24

State Highway 24 is closed after reports on a serious crash. Emergency..

TRAFFIC & CRASHES

One dead after crash closes SH24 near Te Poi

Highway closed: Serious crash on SH24
Police issue speed limit warning

Police are urging motorists to strictly observe posted speed...
Detours and delays for Bethlehem traffic

A major upgrade of the SH29/Cambridge Road intersection has...

VIDEOS

Gun spotted in car turns out to be a toy

Watch: Reckless driving caught on dashcam

Restoration begins at historic Monmouth Redoubt

Large garage fire extinguished in central Tauranga

Sunday morning orca surfing encounter

Zac Green readies for D1NZ drifting grand finals

COUNCIL

Local leaders share hopes for 2026

Over 2000 wallabies controlled across BOP
Community New Year's Eve celebrations cancelled

Five community events planned for New Year's Eve in Tauranga...
Libraries set for blockbuster reading this season

Tauranga City Libraries is gearing up for another blockbuster...

BLOGS

Kinda nice fluffy Christmassy stuff

Roger Rabbits with Jim Bunny 'Finish '25 upbeat,”...
Take care and stay safe

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The Golden Turtle Awards 2025

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’Tis time to recharge and reconnect

Words from the Western Bay Mayor with James Denyer Kia...
Why darts has become must-watch Christmas sport on Kiwi mornings

Sports correspondent & historian with Sideline Sid While...
Carols, candy canes and Christmas trees

Roger Rabbits with Jim Bunny 'Come all ye faithful,...
Punjabi rap, Nordic roots, summertime blues

Music Plus with Winston Watusi watusi@thesun.co.nz December...
Go eco-friendly with your weed control

Grow With the Flow with Melissa Cox It's been a...

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Dairy expo returns to Bedford Park in February

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Scholarships: Seven WBOP students win $15k each

05-Jan 13:02

One dead after crash closes SH24 near Te Poi

05-Jan 11:45

Early arrival of hot cross buns to support KidsCan

05-Jan 10:25

Highway closed: Serious crash on SH24

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Police issue speed limit warning

05-Jan 09:00

Detours and delays for Bethlehem traffic

05-Jan 08:14

Holiday road toll falls for second year

05-Jan 08:11

Man charged after hit-run leaves person injured

04-Jan 09:45

Tauranga Lotto player wins $1 million
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