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Aucklander dominates North Island Stockcar Champs

The North Island Stockcar Championship was held over two nights at Baypark Speedway.

Wanted: 'Dangerous' Mongols gang member on the run from authorities

Police renew appeal for 'dangerous' Mongols gang member.

NZ's Best Beach 2021: Winner revealed . . .

One beach to rule them all - but which one did readers vote for?

Local Focus: Tauranga hosepipe ban imminent

New restrictions "within a week" unless things change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Food, wine, good times: Thousands turn out for First We Eat festival

Sunhats and sunglasses were the must-wear of the day.

Diesel spill in Tauranga Bridge Marina

Maritime staff were on-site monitoring the situation.

Catch-up with Brian Kelly: Father and son duo hit the airwaves

Brian Kelly has an NZ-wide role in his move from Coast FM's Bay of Plenty breakfast show.

All you need to know about One Love Festival

The festival has evolved significantly in a short seven years.

'Really disappointing': Community therapy garden vandalised

An act of mindless vandalism has left a Tauranga charity on the back foot.

Zizi Sparks: Give green waste collection green light

Opinion: There's no reason we shouldn't embrace a green waste collection.

80 drivers to line up at North Island Stockcar Championship

The championship will be held over two nights.

'Chaos': Motorists frustrated as SH2 delays mount

Waka Kōtahi admit some delays were more significant than anticipated.

Don Brash to speak against Māori wards in Tauranga

"A lot of people are unhappy. We were asked to speak at a meeting about the issue."

Water use spikes as dry spell bites for fourth year running

Lingering drought conditions stem from long-term rainfall deficits going back to 2019.

Person seriously injured after crash in Te Puke

The incident happened at the intersection of Jocelyn and Jellicoe Sts.

35th Blue Lake Multisport Festival has options for all

Six events will be held over two days.