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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

A year of two halves for the NZ Spirits Industry

Double the tax of wine and beer, consumers drinking less and economic headwinds. It doesn't seem to be a very bright end to 2024 yet Spirits NZ's CE, Robert... Read More

New Year Honours 2025 recipients revealed

A host of high achievers from the Bay of Plenty, Coromandel and Lakes regions have been named in the 2025 New Year Honours, chosen from hundreds of nominations... Read More

Perry, Athapaththu face off in super smash

Two of the world's best all-rounders are set to face off in the Dream11 Super Smash on New Year's Day as the Wellington Blaze make the trip north to take... Read More

Reward greater than search costs for Tom Phillips

Police in Waikato have offered more in reward money earlier this year than they have spent in their search for missing Marokopa man Tom Phillips and his children. The... Read More

We've survived til '25 - now what?

Anyone who's been trying to 'survive until 2025' might be counting down the days until the new year. But while brighter economic times are likely... Read More

Kofoid wins thrilling Baypark feature race

The visiting international stars raced their way through traffic to sweep the podium in a thrilling Bay 51 international Midget Car feature on Monday night at... Read More

Three police officers honoured for service

Three New Zealand Police officers, with a combined 144 years of service, have been recognised in the New Year Honours for their exceptional community contributions. Commissioner... Read More