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Please help us find Yoda

Yoda has gone missing. Not the legendary Jedi Master who led the Jedi Order through the time of the High Republic, in the years leading up to its destruction... Read More

More one-way streets coming to Tauranga CBD

Road changes are coming to Tauranga's city centre but its mainstreet organisation said they haven't been given enough notice. A number of two-way streets... Read More

Family Planning to change name after 85 years

One of New Zealand's most iconic organisations is celebrating Valentine's Day with a makeover - and a name change. From February 14, Family Planning will... Read More

Six people dead in influenza outbreak at Whitianga

Six residents at an aged care facility in Whitianga have died from a flu-like virus, the company which owns the unit confirmed. A total of 28 people... Read More

Special Olympics basketball team wins gold

Resilience and determination is paying off for members of a local basketball team who have returned to Tauranga to celebrate their win in a national tournament. The... Read More

Cyclone Gabrielle: Pilot recalls emotions, panic

Some "unsung heroes" pooled their skills to pluck people from rooftops and avert more tragedies after Cyclone Gabrielle hit, a helicopter pilot says. Today... Read More

BOP man's "disbelief" at Lotto win

A Bay of Plenty man is in disbelief after winning $700,000 recently. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, found out in the early hours of Sunday morning... Read More

The JAWS generation

Dun-uh. Dun-uh. Dun-uh. Sharks are often portrayed as man-eating predators in Hollywood movies such as ‘Jaws', leading to a widespread misconception... Read More

XRACE celebrates 10 years at Mount

XRACE is celebrating 10 years with a fun-filled family challenge at Mount Maunganui this weekend. XRACE is a mystery adventure race where adults and children... Read More

Lifelong generosity of the Deakins

A beautiful Tauranga couple, whose lifelong generosity and life-changing bequest have left an indelible imprint on the hearts of those who had the privilege... Read More

Food safety officers’ worst NZ finds

Tummy bugs, foreign objects and poor food-handling hygiene - the results of bad food safety can quite literally turn the stomach. To avoid this, those serving... Read More

Nomo Tomo – but nighttime closures required

The tomo is nomo - but NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises that State Highway 29A will need to close overnight tonight, Wednesday, February 14, and overnight... Read More