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First winners crowned at Tarawera Ultra-Trail

Four champions have been crowned on the morning of the 15th anniversary edition of Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB®, with two Kiwis and two Brits sharing the... Read More

Refurbished centre celebrates first brithday

It has been one year since the cultural expression and artistic celebration hub, Sir Howard Morrison Centre, re-opened its doors. The refurbished Centre opened... Read More

Dangerous driver struggles to keep afloat

It was a case of sink or swim for one dangerous driver on Thursday afternoon, and unfortunately for him he ended up with both. A Police unit in Ōrewa observed... Read More

New Zealand kiwifruit harvest looking fruitful

New Zealand's 2024 kiwifruit harvest has kicked off with the first crop picked in Auckland, and more kiwifruit to be picked around New Zealand over the coming... Read More

Monitoring Mount Maunganui air quality

Mounties can now check local air quality in real time following the addition of 11 extra air sensors to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council monitoring network. The... Read More

$35K for BOP wetland climate change research

Research is underway to determine how salt marshes and mangroves could protect Bay of Plenty's coastline from climate change - and how a ‘resilience credit'... Read More

Cricket finals day at Mount Maunganui

It's a perfectly sunny day to enjoy watching our local cricket teams battle it out on the green. Barry Leabourn is reporting on the matches ahead for the... Read More

What's on - Shakespeare, XRACE, longboarding

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting areas of morning cloud,... Read More

Long-term Plan hearings provide valuable info

Tauranga City Council's commissioners have confirmed that this week's draft 2024-34 Long-term Plan submissions hearings have provided 'valuable food for thought”... Read More

Council says Mount smiley face is here to stay

In a decisive response to the commnity's resounding voice, Tauranga City Council has reached a verdict on the fate of Mount Maunganui's iconic smiley... Read More

Gumboots, alpacas and cowboys!

Danny Gill knows what has pulling power at an A&P show. And he can pick a winner. 'Racing sheep and chooks. People love chickens, especially baby chickens,”... Read More

Condition of Ōtūmoetai Pool prompts action

Tauranga City Council is taking steps to address the deteriorating condition of the Ōtūmoetai swimming pool and ascertain ongoing operational viability. A... Read More