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New destination kiosk lands at Tauranga Airport

Tauranga Airport is preparing to welcome an influx of holidaymakers over the next few weeks, with a freshly installed digital kiosk ready to guide and inspire... Read More

‘Record year’ expected at campgrounds

The traditional Kiwi summer holiday of pitching a tent or towing a caravan to a sunny holiday park is as popular as ever as families search for affordable... Read More

Murder accused's pigs to move to Wellington

Up to 40 'pet” pigs are set to be moved from the Coromandel Peninsula to a sanctuary in Wellington after their long-time carer was charged with murder. The... Read More

All aboard for Christmas!

Santa and Mrs Claus are taking a well-earned break in the summer sun at their favourite holiday getaway, Mount Maunganui, before Santa embarks on his busy Christmas... Read More

Rainbow crossing installed after six years

The installation of a rainbow crossing in Tauranga is bittersweet for the pride advocate who made it happen. A new zebra crossing was installed on Devonport... Read More

Santa in Greerton Square cancelled

A pending bad weather forecast has forced the Greerton Business Association to cancel its Santa in the Square, Greerton, event for tomorrow. 'We're so disappointed... Read More

Alcohol ban warning for the holidays

'Tis the season to be jolly, but before you step out to socialise this New Year, make sure you familiarise yourself with the alcohol-free areas that are in place... Read More

Coromandel shooting: Fears for hundreds of pigs

Hundreds of wild pigs roaming on a Coromandel Peninsula property face an 'uncertain and dangerous” future following the arrest of their long-time caregiver... Read More

Christmas submarine that never returned

Tauranga woman Robyn Molloy is on a heartfelt mission to trace the family of an English woman who, during World War II, sent a letter to her mother after... Read More

Heavy rain warning issued for BoP

People are being warned to prepare for heavy rain in the Bay of Plenty tomorrow. The MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for the region. In it's... Read More

Tauranga women’s basketball team make history

Tauranga women's basketball team the Whai have made history by reaching their first grand final since joining the national professional Tauihi League three years... Read More

Medical 'mistakes': Widower wants answers

Jayden Whyman met his future wife, Tasha, at a bus stop in Rotorua when they were just teenagers. She loved painting, walking their dog, spending time... Read More