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Battle of the Bays for Steamers in quarter-finals

The Bay of Plenty Steamers are primed for an exciting home NPC quarter-final this Saturday at Tauranga Domain, following a hard-fought victory over Auckland... Read More

Two Tauranga artists chosen for Kiwi Art Trail

Ever wondered what a flying kiwi would look like, or how our little New Zealand icon might feel seeing other birds soaring above? Local Tauranga artist, Sam... Read More

New road layout between Bethlehem and Tauriko

A new road layout between Bethlehem and Tauriko for the Takitimu North Link project involved moving 15,000 cubic meters of dirt for a four-lane expressway. 'We... Read More

NZ economy remains chilly - economists

Most of the country has been in the grip of an economic cold snap, but warmer conditions may be coming, according to a Westpac bank report. The roundup rates... Read More

Seals unlocking Antarctic secrets 

In the icy waters of Antarctica, seals are providing critical data to UC researchers to understand pressing questions about climate change. Dr Mia Wege,... Read More

Planning to downsize your home? Not so fast

Many New Zealanders plan to downsize from big family homes when they reach retirement - but it sometimes proves harder than expected. It's an issue that... Read More

Extra $300k needed for clubrooms upgrade

Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club needs $500,000 to complete the refurbishment of its clubrooms, with the project now estimated to cost about $300,000 more... Read More

Greater awareness of shingles needed say experts

The funding for a shingles vaccine is insufficient and could lead to an explosion of the virus among New Zealand's senior population, warn experts. 'Individuals... Read More

Police remain focused on locating missing children

Thursday's sighting of Tom Phillips has opened a positive line of enquiry that's now being looked into by the investigation team, said Detective Inspector Andrew... Read More

Planting jewels in Tauranga’s crown

An estimated 145 people turned out to help plant 4500 plants in Kōpūrererua Valley last weekend. Lyall Holmes, who is the chair of the Tauranga Rotary Centennial... Read More

Hayden Paddon wins Rally Bay of Plenty

Hayden Paddon completed another dominant event to win Rally Bay of Plenty on roads around rural Te Puke and Rotorua at the weekend. Paddon (Hyundai New Zealand... Read More

Western Bay couple’s passion for fruit

Bay of Plenty orchard owners, Simone and Wayne Fenton, moved into horticulture after their three children had grown up, but both came from agricultural beginnings.... Read More