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07:43am Mon 19 Jan, 2026
A man has died after being pulled from the water in a geothermal area in Rotorua last night. Police said emergency services were called to a 'water-related... Read More
07:05am Mon 19 Jan, 2026
For Tauranga musician Anthony Coulter, the Soak'n Sounds live music series isn't just another gig to play. It's one of his favourite events to be part of,... Read More
06:00am Mon 19 Jan, 2026
Tauranga North community constable Christopher Connolly says dedicated police units, community partnerships and public vigilance are playing a key role in addressing... Read More
04:45pm Sun 18 Jan, 2026
Emergency services are at the scene of a vehicle crash in Te Puna, western Bay of Plenty. Police received a report of a car hitting a person on Te Puna Road... Read More
02:00pm Sun 18 Jan, 2026
A cyclist has been flown to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition following a crash in Pyes Pā. Police were notified at around 1pm after a cyclist was... Read More
12:00pm Sun 18 Jan, 2026
A revamped destination app is helping locals and holidaymakers make the most of the Bay of Plenty this summer, serving up the region's top deals, attractions,... Read More
10:00am Sun 18 Jan, 2026
Hundreds of young voices will once again fill the Addison Theatre at Baycourt later this year - but the work behind Tauranga's much-loved Primary Schools Music... Read More
09:00am Sun 18 Jan, 2026
The Weekend Sun is running a series of eight ‘Summer Smart' stories with our good friend Elfie the Circus Elf helping us out to keep safe and healthy these... Read More
07:00am Sun 18 Jan, 2026
A man has died after being pulled from the water at Pilot Bay Beach, Mount Maunganui, on Saturday morning. A police spokesperson said officers attended the... Read More
03:51pm Sat 17 Jan, 2026
Families, friends and grandparents alike are encouraged to enjoy a fun day out full of country traditions with their youngsters at the 2026 Katikati A&P Show... Read More
12:51pm Sat 17 Jan, 2026
When Professor Dr Dr Jens Mueller arrived in New Zealand more than 30 years ago it was never meant to be permanent. Living in California, he had planned a... Read More
10:00am Sat 17 Jan, 2026
Hundreds of young voices will once again fill the Addison Theatre at Baycourt later this year - but the work behind Tauranga's much-loved Primary Schools Music... Read More
24-Jan 10:00
Photography opens new path
24-Jan 09:00
Natzke and Cooper take on Motocross Grand Prix
24-Jan 06:00
Mount mural shines light on myrtle rust
23-Jan 17:00
Whakatāne spared as Tairāwhiti faces flooding
23-Jan 14:05
Storm damage shuts K-Gorge, key BoP campsites
23-Jan 14:05
Meet the dogs sniffing out a tiny clam threat
23-Jan 13:12
Retaining wall crashes on to neighbour's roof
23-Jan 12:39
Power cut to 600 more homes near Tauranga
23-Jan 11:45
First victims of landslides identified
23-Jan 10:10
New 40-tonne digger to help tackle massive slip
23-Jan 08:54
Mount landslide rescue could take days, police
23-Jan 07:43
Minister vows to recover victims in Mount landslip
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