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Muay Thai fighters wins athlete of the year

Bay of Plenty Muay Thai fighter Emma Diprose is a world-class athlete with a lot of wins under her belt. Now, she has one more. The 25-year-old from Te Puke... Read More

Emergency services gear up for Tauranga food drive

Emergency lights and sirens will ring across the Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga on tonight, as annual Emergency Services Foodbank Food Drives take place. Collections... Read More

How Tauranga is rethinking smart city tech

A University of Waikato Tauranga graduate has received international recognition for research exploring how communities can co-design smart city technology. Developed... Read More

Cyclist injured after being hit by ute mirror

An experienced Pāpāmoa cyclist is glad to be alive after being hit by a ute's wing mirror during the Taupō Enduro. Tod Penberthy said he had completed... Read More

Te Kani’s sister told off over victim statement

A woman whose brother was killed by a group of Mongrel Mob members says she feels revictimsed after a judge stopped her from reading out all of her pre-approved... Read More

Climate researcher wins top science medal

A Tauranga-based researcher has been recognised for his contributions to understanding the Earth's climate system and his leadership in emerging carbon removal... Read More

Fatal crash on state highway, road closed

One person is dead after a crash on State Highway 5 in the Mamaku Ranges. Emergency services were called to the scene between Harwoods and Tapapa Rds about... Read More

Thunderstorms, heavy rain on the way

It may be the start of meteorological summer, but an active week is ahead. This week will bring a broad range of weather: heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong... Read More

Toll road to close for major flyover works

An overnight closure is being planned for State Highway 29 Takitimu Drive Toll Road (TDTR) this week. From 8pm Tuesday, December 2, until 3.30am Wednesday,... Read More

Car hits tree and sparks vegetation fire on SH5

A car has crashed into a tree causing a vegetation fire on State Highway 5 at Tapapa. Emergency services were called to the scene between Harwoods and Tapapa... Read More

Murphy makes it five in a row at Mount Monster

A pair of endurance surf lifesaving streaks have continued, with the defending champions holding off the best in the world to win the annual Mount Monster. With... Read More

Council severance payouts soar 700% in a year

The Whakatāne District Council paid out five severance packages totalling $224,785 over the year ending June 30. Its Annual Report 2024-2025, adopted at... Read More