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Seabed survey: Shipwrecks, rocky formations ... and a big digger?
The 4m tall digger is sitting upright in 12m of water.
Two fatal crashes in BoP and Waikato
Two people have died and others are injured following two crashes on Saturday.
Staffer assaulted at hot springs near Whakatāne
One person has been taken into custody after an assault.
'Serious injuries': Bus rolls south of Rotorua
Emergency services are attending a serious crash south of Rotorua.
Steamers ‘did us proud’ despite NPC loss to Wellington
Close, but so far away after the Steamers push the Lions to extra time in the NPC final.
'If they cut me open, I’d be blue and gold inside': Historic day for Steamers fans
BOP Steamers face Wellington at Sky Stadium at 3.05pm on October 26 for NPC final
Electric atmosphere helps Bay of Plenty Steamers progress
A sea of yellow and blue went ecstatic at the final whistle.
'Pulled it out of the fire': Steamers eye semis challenge
Steamers to host home semi after dramatic last-minute victory over Magpies.
Battle of the Bays ahead for Steamers in quarter-finals
The Bay of Plenty Steamers are primed for an exciting home quarter-final this Saturday.
Steamers eye sixth trophy at Auckland Grammar
The Bay of Plenty Steamers will take on the Auckland Gulls this weekend.
BOP Steamers thrash Northland 53-13
Win pushes Steamers to second place in the provincial championships.
Steamers steam ahead in home game special
BoP Steamers and Volcanix had a double-header rugby day at Tauranga Domain.
Ake ake ake - a forever language for NZ
Māori Language Week - Te Wiki 2024 kicked off at noon today.
When you can catch the last cruise ships of the season
More than 100 cruise ships have visited Tauranga between mid-October and mid-April.
Maketu photographer wins NZ photo competition
Renowned Maketu photographer once again captures the essence NZ marine beauty.