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Capybara fight claims zoo's beloved animal

A fight in Wellington Zoo's capybara enclosure ultimately caused the death of its hugely popular capybara Luna. Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo recently shared... Read More

New Year’s Eve in Tauranga, a night of fun

Last evening, Tauranga welcomed the New Year with five incredible community celebrations held across the city. The events in the City Centre, Greerton, Matua,... Read More

What Tauranga leaders want for the city in 2025

Happy New Year, everyone! To mark the beginning of 2025, Aleyna Martinez asks some Tauranga leaders what they want to see for the city this year. Some responses... Read More

Survivor rejects medal, criticises government

Mike Ledingham has announced he will reject the Kings Service Medal he was awarded in the New Year's Honours list. He announced his decision on social media... Read More

Man who jumped into Ōhiwa Harbour named

The man who died after jumping into Ōhiwa Harbour on Christmas Day has been named by police as Hikato Maaka. A police spokesman confirmed today it was the... Read More

Hot Cross Bun range hits Woolworths’ stores

Hot Cross Bun fans can get their hands on an early fix of the ever-popular treat at Woolworths New Zealand stores with a range of buns available nationwide and... Read More

Paws and order: new police dog teams unleashed

There will be new paw-lice on the beat in the Bay of Plenty as two new police dog and handler teams graduate from the Dog Training Centre at Trentham. After... Read More

Keith Turner of Bay of Plenty receives high honour

Transpower chairman Dr Keith Sharman Turner never had a plan B after he found his chosen career in an industry he describes as 'critical” to human... Read More

Whangamata blaze closes part of State Highway 25

Update 12.13pm: State Highway 25 has reopened following a house fire on Tairua Road, Whangamata, this morning. Six people are in hospital following a house... Read More

Fans pay homage to legendary band The Roots

'An incredible band to be able to witness.” That's Tauranga singer-songwriter Hollie Smith's review after legendary US band The Roots headlined the... Read More

Tauranga photographers focus on lenses and light

The discussion about whether to focus more on lenses or camera bodies is still happening, but it's getting fuzzier. Modern camera bodies feature advanced... Read More

Deakins' legacy drives Omanu’s bright future

Golf is booming in Tauranga, and Omanu Golf Club is making huge changes to better support its present and future members. 'Omanu Golf Club is very busy from... Read More