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Top riders set for Cemetery Circuit showdown

It's incredibly tight at the top after the second round of three in the 2025 Suzuki International Series in Manawatū at the weekend. The popular motorcycling... Read More

Former BOP man tells of terror minutes from home

A former Bay of Plenty resident living in Bondi Beach has described hearing gunshots and seeing people running through the streets as a massacre unfolded... Read More

Thick smoke billows as crews tackle house fire

Thick, black smoke is billowing from a house fire in Welcome Bay. Photo sent to NZME show emergency services at the scene of the fire on Ryegrass Dell off... Read More

Woman in court as police probe Tauranga homicide

A woman has been charged in relation to the death of a man at a Tauranga property. Emergency services were called to Fraser St at 11.40am on Sunday, where... Read More

Last week at work brings rain ahead of Christmas

Rain is heading New Zealand's way for the last working week of the year, with some parts of the country in for heavy rainfalls ahead of Christmas. And... Read More

Tauranga 'Rocketman' tackles Games challenge

Special Olympics Tauranga athlete Te Huia Apaapa, 28, is better known for conquering marathons and triathlons, but this week he's swapping endurance for explosive... Read More

Tauranga homicide: Scene guard remains in place

A scene guard remains in place at a Tauranga address after a homicide investigation was launched at the weekend. Emergency services were called to Fraser... Read More

Karangahake crash leaves family shattered

A man who died after a crash near Paeroa had bought an engagement ring and was set to propose to his partner. Tony Fox, 34, originally from Te Aroha, was... Read More

Trainee surgeon shares her life online

A Māori-Pasifika doctor working at Tauranga Hospital is sharing her life on social media to show young people they can fulfil their dreams. Dr Kyla Matenga,... Read More

St John issues summer safety tips

As people look forward to a well-earned break, Hato Hone St John is reminding everyone that prevention and preparedness are key to a safe and enjoyable summer. Ambulance... Read More

College launches new logo and houses

After two years of community-wide input and design-work, Katikati College has launched a new school logo and four new houses. The designs were launched at... Read More

Matakana kids riding high with new gear

Matakana Island School is buzzing after the Bay Boardriders surfing club co-ordinated a donation of 36 surfboards and more than 120 wetsuits for the community... Read More