Missing boat of man who fell overboard, spent day floating in ocean, found 170km away
Will Fransen, 61, fell off the boat and spent 24 hours floating alone on January 2.
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Annual Sikh Parade in Tauranga
The annual Sikh Sangat Tauranga Parade on Sunday celebrates the birth of 10th Master Guru Gobind Singh JI and showcases Sikh culture.
'Such a joyful event': Annual Sikh parade draws crowds in Tauranga
"It’s cool people are happy to embrace our culture."
Watch: Frantic mum-to-be protects swimmers as shark stalks holiday hotspot
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Western Bay inspires a sense of optimism for the new year
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Baaj Sports retain Don Warner Challenge Trophy
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Parts of NI under severe thunderstorm alert, rain to halt summer's golden run
Parts of the North Island are at risk of severe thunderstorms after lunch.
Bye, bye sunshine: Severe thunderstorm watch issued
Downpours and thunderstorms are predicted for Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Coromandel.
'Totally involved': Bethlehem College fire damages workshop - investigator
The cause of a workshop fire at Bethlehem College is under investigation.
130km/h in a 50 zone: Drug dealer with gun, meth flees police for an hour
Dramatic chase one of more than 800 BOP fleeing driver incidents in nine months.
Multiple injured after crash on SH2 in Bay of Plenty
Initial indications suggested several people had been injured.
Shark tales: Why sharks come close to shore and what causes them to attack
Sharks, like humans, want to spend their summer days relaxing in the sun.
Hot jobs: How people working in 50C are coping
Chefs, air con installers and builders are working in the heat this summer.
Cha-ching! Big Lotto wins for Tauranga, Rotorua punters
One $333K win and two $15K wins coming to the Bay of Plenty.
When your son drowns at 18: ‘I don’t get to think about that future’
Her son made a 'fatal mistake' at dangerous beach, says mum in bid to stop more deaths.
Watch: Papamoa beachgoers rescue shark
One man could be seen dragging the shark out to sea by its tail.
Bagpipes, bad singing: The sounds irking a city and which suburb complained most
'Urban sprawl' on shrinking sections a factor in noise complaints: planning researcher
Watch: Pro tips for rolling the perfect summer icecream scoop
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National Park Village potential name change riles Tauranga business
'That would cause quite a bit of confusion.'
Mains break causes discoloured water in CBD, Avenues
Tauranga City Council has issued some advice.
Young Kiwis at Harvard University on meeting Jacinda Ardern, campus culture
'It’s awesome to have her joining our little Kiwi Harvard community.'
14-year-old $10k richer after acing Taupō Hole in One Challenge
'We decided to go to the Hole in One for fun, but I didn’t think I’d win.'
Climate wrap shows how Bay's 2023 weather bucked norms
Temperatures were 'above' or 'well above' average for much of NZ last year.
He bought a 32ft yacht instead of a house. Now, he's planning a two-year mission to Wales
Sailor most excited to 'see how I react when situations aren’t going that well'.
Motocross rider Flynn Watts gains valuable US experience
Riding in the US was reflected in Summercross performance.
‘Cooking with gas’: Forecasters surprised to find NZ in another marine heatwave
On a day tipped to bring scorching temperatures, our seas are also running unusually warm.
Chopper case: Dog owner's son in court over abusive Facebook pages
'Don’t do anything stupid like that again', says judge.
Teen hoping to revitalise Te Puke Highland Pipe Band
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The place serving 2000 free meals a week
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'Absolutely appalled': Mum of teen vaper says axing Smokefree laws a step back
One parent called for 'moral leadership' from National.
Christmas meal made with love
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