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Crash as trailer detaches from vehicle

Police are responding to a crash in which a trailer has become detached from a vehicle on State Highway 2, Te Puna. A police spokesperson says that no injuries... Read More

Price reduction for NZ-grown veggies

The latest fall in prices shows that fresh, healthy New Zealand grown vegetables are now even better value. "Times are tough for a lot of New Zealanders but... Read More

Racing to be king and queen of the mountain

Racers are expected to flood Mount Main Beach in anticipation for the King and Queen of the Mountain event this weekend. This will be the 77th year of runners... Read More

BOP smackdown season finale

A photo finish is a great exclamation point on the summer of high intensity Sprint Car racing following Baypark Speedway's season finale on Saturday night. The... Read More

BOP crime spree: Five people arrested

Five people are facing a variety of charges following what police say is a crime spree, including a police car being rammed in Tauranga. In a statement release... Read More

‘Macbeth’ on stage in Tauranga

In a seven-night season of performances, 16th Ave Theatre's stage will come alive from Monday, April 15 with a haunting tale of power, prophecy, and the perils... Read More

Rugby player airlifted to hospital

A senior Mercury Bay rugby player was airlifted to hospital after sustaining injuries during a match in Whitianga on Saturday. Mercury Bay Rugby and Sports... Read More

Tidying up and testing ahead for Cameron Road

Tauranga City Council says that in the coming week, their team will be tidying up works along the Cameron Road corridor. These include small patches of asphalt... Read More

Tauranga's speed limit proposal met with warning

A proposal to permanently reduce the speed limit in Tauranga city centre is being met with a warning from the transport minister. Simeon Brown says Tauranga... Read More

BOP rugby premiere race kicks off

The BOPRU AR Plus 2024 competitions are in action following the opening round of the senior men's premier title race on Saturday, April 13, and the women's... Read More

Man's body found on Mount beach

A man's body has been found on a Mount Maunganui beach. Police say they have launched an investigation after a man was found dead on Monday morning. "At... Read More

The many gifts of bees

Nestled among orchards in the depths of Whakamarama, the bees hum, the honey flows in glistening gold, and mead warms the cockles of your heart. The Weekend Sun... Read More