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Centenary show for Katikati

Katikati is in for a whopper of a country fair on February 2 when the Katikati A&P Society hosts its 100th show at the Uretara Domain. Society president Louellen... Read More

Critical injuries in BoP crash

A motorbike rider is reported to have critical injuries following a crash in the Bay of Plenty. Main Road Murupara is closed between Pine Drive and Kowhai... Read More

Mount student recounts times abroad

Heading into his final year of high school, Year 13 Mount Maunganui College student Luca Ririnui never thought he'd be in Kazakhstan and Serbia within days... Read More

BoP vehicle rampage: People run for their lives

A driver caused chaos during a late-night rampage in Ōpōtiki last night, ramming a number of vehicles and a person before fleeing the scene. A manhunt... Read More

Road toll: Five deaths in four days

Five people have died on New Zealand roads over four days after a 'vehicle incident” in Napier overnight. The incident, on Nuffield Ave in Marewa,... Read More

BoP father and son team finish first and second

A family that plays together stays together, or so they say, and what better example of that than Bay of Plenty father-and-son racing team Tony and Mitch Rees? The... Read More

Tauranga Council grooming the beaches this summer

If you're out for an early morning stroll on the beach this summer, you might come across more than just a beautiful sunrise. The beach grooming team will... Read More

Tips to get a good night's sleep this summer

Can't sleep? It's a common issue that plagues many Kiwis. And the more we worry, the worse it gets. It can get harder as we get age. 'Sadly as we get older... Read More

Opera in the Pā steadfast to event traditions

The 2025 Opera in the Pā will hold steadfast to the early traditions of the event - celebrating and showcasing Māori, Pasifika and rangatahi voices, alongside... Read More

Five free family events to welcome the New Year

This New Year's Eve, Tauranga is the place to be for fun and family-friendly celebrations. Tauranga City Council is hosting five vibrant community events... Read More

Unwanted gifts flood Trade Me

More than 4600 unwanted Christmas presents have been listed for sale on Trade Me by mid-morning on Boxing Day, with the online trading site saying it expects... Read More

Nia Glassie's convicted murderers up for parole

Warning: Distressing content. It was a case that shook the nation. Nia Glassie was only 3 when her life was slowly and painfully taken following torture... Read More