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FMBA Slopestyle World Championship now allow women

Freeride mountain biking will enter a new era in 2024 as women prepare to compete in the first ever Women's Crankworx FMBA Slopestyle World Championship in Rotorua.... Read More

Overnight closures of SH29 coming up

State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range will be closed for periods overnight for asphalt resurfacing soon. Work will start on Sunday, December 10, and will... Read More

Thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty

The Bay of Plenty is currently under a severe thunderstorm watch. Thunderstorms are expected to develop over northern and central parts of the North Island... Read More

King withdraws from NZ Open due to injury

Eight-time Commonwealth Games medallist Joelle King has withdrawn from The Barfoot and Thompson Women's NZ Open, due to injury. Joelle, who won the NZ Open... Read More

SH2 Napier to Wairoa still closed

State Highway 2 between Wairoa and Napier is still closed this morning after remaining closed overnight for safety reasons. SH2 between Kotemaori and Wairoa... Read More

Coll wins Hong Kong Open Final in epic battle

Paul Coll has defeated the World number 1 Ali Farag to claim the Hong Kong Open crown. The world number 4 got the better of Farag in an epic five-game battle... Read More

Bay Baseball players get the chance of a lifetime

Two Tauranga baseball-mad teens are being pitched the opportunity of a lifetime this month - and right here at their home base in Pāpāmoa. Baseball New... Read More

Heavy rain, showers expected for most of week

Batten down the hatches...or at least wear a raincoat to work this week, as heavy rain and isolated showers are set to hit around the country from Monday through... Read More

Man arrested after violent home invasion

A man is due to appear in court today following a serious incident on the weekend. Hamilton Police have arrested a 22-year-old man after a violent home invasion... Read More

Get ready Tauranga for a summer of sport!

From tennis rackets to cricket bats, and squash balls to rugby balls, Tauranga is gearing up for an incredible summer of sport. "The sheer amount of upcoming... Read More

Sprinting police officer catches handcuffed man

A man who tried escaping from Police by running away while still handcuffed will be appearing in Tauranga Court on Monday. Motorists on Hewletts Road were... Read More

NZ wins 45 medals at Pacific Games

The New Zealand Team is celebrating following winning 45 medals at the SOL2023 Pacific Games, including 10 gold medals. Boxing athlete Wendell Stanley has led... Read More