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Seven students awarded Owens Scholarships

The highly competitive Bob & Joy Owens Scholarships have been awarded for 2024 to seven college and high school students across the Western Bay of Plenty. These... Read More

Traffic delays following SH25 fatal

People are being asked to postpone travelling along State Highway 25a following a fatal crash. A section of SH25 is closed following a fatal crash earlier... Read More

Beachside venues prove a hit for Sri Lanka T20Is

More full crowds are in store for the Blackcaps this home summer with tickets selling fast for the three-game KFC T20I series against Sri Lanka over the New... Read More

Big win for BoP duo at Boxing Day street battle

The 2024 Suzuki International Series wrapped up in style on Whanganui's world-famous Cemetery Circuit on Boxing Day. With drizzle wetting the public street... Read More

Bay of Plenty summer music festival guide

Waihī Beach's Ben O'Leary has revealed the 'ridiculous” ritual Kiwi pop band Drax Project do before every gig. The band members phone his best... Read More

One dead, four injured in Coromandel crash

One person has died in a crash on State Highway 25 between Thames and Coromandel this morning. The crash, involving two cars, was reported to police just... Read More

How to tackle grief this holiday season

The holiday season can be a particularly challenging time for those who are grieving. As the festivities draw closer, it's common to feel a rising sense of unease. 'The... Read More

SH25 closed due to serious crash

Several people are reported to be injured following a crash on State Highway 25, near Thames. Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on SH25,... Read More

Strong winds forecast to batter North Island

Strong winds will batter holidaymakers in the North Island on Friday, while Aucklanders face possible lane closures on the harbour bridge. A low-pressure... Read More

NZ shark attacks rare, swimmers urged to be wary

Summer is upon us, and as the hordes head to the beach to enjoy the water, some sharks are also heading inshore. In November, diver Jade Kahukore-Dixon... Read More

The most page turning titles sought in Tauranga

More than one million books were borrowed from Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries in 2024, but one title reigned supreme as the most popular. Lee and... Read More

SH35 fatal crash brings road toll to three

One person has died in a crash on State Highway 35. The crash, involving one vehicle, was reported to police at 11.15am on Thursday. "One person was unresponsive... Read More