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"I urge people again to never swim alone and to always swim at lifeguarded beaches."
'Urgent' clean-up after 'millions' of microplastics wash up on Bay beach
"I’ve never seen anything like this hit the beach before. It’s an eye-opener."
Book review: Snake Oil by Neil Evans
'Snake Oil' tells of Joseph, a dodgy car salesman-type-turned-charismatic pastor,
Opotiki firearms incident: Police appeal for information
Police are asking for help after an incident in Opotiki at the weekend.
NZCT grant provides tech upgrade
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BOP Harbourmaster patrol stats make for grim reading
From Labour Weekend to January 10, patrols have handed out breach notices to 94 skippers.
League and sevens stars bolster Waitomo Chiefs Manawa
Tenika Willison, Abigail Roache, Apii Nicholls and Harono Te Iringa join the team.
Shakespeare with a twist hits Waihī
Based upon the works of William Shakespeare, it’s called A Little Bit Shaky.
Sinkhole appears at popular Coromandel holiday spot, road closed
Suburban street partly closed while repair assessment carried out.
Frocks on Bikes returns to Waihī Beach
The popular Frocks on Bikes event is returning to Waihī Beach.
Summer Covid wave keeps retreating, latest case numbers released
The Ministry of Health has released new Covid infection numbers
Jo Raphael: Make a plan if you're refixing your interest rates
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NZ Ironman champion to battle a strong line-up
'The field we have this year is looking really strong which is great to see.'
Bittersweet departure for Tauranga teen chasing NRL dream
The 15-year-old is taking up a contract with the Brisbane Broncos.
Tauranga lawn bowler one title win away from prestigious new award
“It’s exciting, as this is one of the most sought-after competitions to play in."
Six Māori wāhine line up for Miss New Zealand 2023 pageant
Six of the 19 Miss New Zealand participants are Māori.
Bay harbourmaster team issue hundreds of breach notices in recent months
Boaties and lake users have weighed in on why they think people break the rules.
Speeding boaties, ignorant jetskiers cause harbourmaster concern
Boaties and lake-users have weighed in on why they think people break the rules.
Vasectomies, water tank refills, wigs: Government spends millions on hardship assistance grants
'We have parents who are going without food so their children are able to eat.’
'Huge disruption': Tauranga CBD business owners frustrated by car parks closure
'They have taken away the two cheapest places for free parking'
NZ-born Comancheros ‘Supreme Commander’ arrested in Turkey - police
Duax Ngakuru was said to be running a global drug empire.
Scott Simpson: Thanks to those who worked around the clock to keep people safe and informed
OPINION: Coromandel MP speaks after visitors hit by challenging conditions.
Three people injured after serious crash near Whakatāne
The injuries ranged between minor and moderate, a police spokesperson said.
Jarred Fletcher follows fathers footsteps, wins 2023 NZ Saloon Car Championship
'Dad’s got it a couple of times and I’ve always wanted it since I was a kid growing up'
Grab the tent and don't forget the torch, we're going camping
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Body found in canal after Canterbury crash
The number of occupants in the car and their condition is not yet known.
Kiri Gillespie: A tale of two stadiums
The cancellation of summer events in Tauranga adds weight for a new stadium.
A serious crash in Whakamarama leaves motorcyclist with critical injuries
One person is in critical condition after a crash in Whakamarama on January 14.
Allergy emergency: Police rush boy to hospital
A boy experiencing an allergic reaction had to be rushed by police to hospital.
Shark sighting closes holiday hotspot
The 1.5 metre bronze whaler was spotted swimming near the flags.
Heartbreak: Woman's life in a car on the streets of Tauranga
200 people in city are living in vehicles, under bridges, or in tents.
New year, new me: How to make your resolutions stick
Experts weigh in on New Year's resolutions and common mistakes people make following them.
Speedway: Rebuilt engine doesn’t miss a beat for Tauranga’s Cowling
Speedway: Chris Cowling to lead the 51-car field into the Saturday decider.