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Homicide investigation launched in Te Puke

A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a man who was critically injured in Te Puke on Saturday. At around 10.30am, Police received... Read More

Williamson returns as Blackcaps face England

The Blackcaps take on England today at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui for the first One-Day International of the three-match series, with play set to begin at 2pm. Kane... Read More

Avo Fest’s celebrity chef revealed!

One of New Zealand's most loved food personalities, bestselling author and engaging live presenter - known for her relaxed, down-to-earth style - will lead the... Read More

One dead after crash in Morrinsville

One person has died after a crash in Morrinsville. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash on Matuku Road at around 2.45am. The person was found... Read More

Baby grand piano in the wild

Imagine walking along Mount Maunganui beach at sunrise and hearing the delicate notes of a white baby grand piano floating across the sand. This month, audiences... Read More

Teen climber’s Olympic dream

Mount Maunganui's Mila Piatek was sitting on the sideline with a gymnastics injury, watching her twin brother race up a rock wall, when she decided she could... Read More

Tourists help pull dumped fishing net from harbour

International tourists visiting the Eastern Bay this week didn't discover the 100% Pure New Zealand image from the glossy marketing. Instead, they helped... Read More

Nesting dragon steals Mount Maunganui’s heart

A large metal dragon that mysteriously appeared at Mount Maunganui's Pilot Bay has mysteriously vanished - but possibly not for good. The 1.2m sculpture,... Read More

Punjabi sports tournament celebrates 25 years

Thousands of people from across the country and overseas are expected to visit Tauranga for the local Punjabi community's annual sports tournament. The event... Read More

Rangiuru’s Ag Day and fair a huge community hit

Rangiuru School broke with tradition and held its school Ag Day on a Saturday and combined it with a country fair. And it proved to be a resounding success. Principal... Read More

Inside the iwi project restoring Kaimai landscape

An iwi-led conservation movement is reshaping the Kaimai Mamaku landscape, blending mātauranga Māori (traditional Māori knowledge) with ecological science... Read More

Whakatāne council joins regional tourism group

Whakatāne District Council has become an associate member of Regional Tourism New Zealand in a move to help promote tourism in the district. The membership... Read More