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Handing back of ancient paddle gets royal seal of approval

The Queen's cousin, Prince Richard the Duke of Gloucester, has expressed delight at the handing back of a waka paddle that belonged to renowned Maori chief Hori Ngatai of Tauranga.

Seven teachers retiring with 180 years' experience

Seven Otumoetai teachers are retiring this year: Doreen Swetman, Larry Dixon, Julie Eagle, Stewart Henderson, Anna Shaw, Alan Galletly, Colette MacKenzie.

Devastating Otumoetai fire caused by boy playing with lighter

A boy playing with a lighter is believed to have started the fire that destroyed a house in Otumoetai. The fire service was called to the house on Otumoetai Rd about 8.45am yesterday, which was fully engulfed by thick black smoke and flames coming out of the windows.

Tauranga marathon runners take on Antarctica

An intrepid group of runners are training in -23C temperatures in a Sandord's cool store ahead of an Artartica Marathon next March. We caught up with them to see how they were coping.

House fire in Tauranga

Firefighters were called to a major house fire in Otumoetai, Tauranga. The road was blocked as they worked to battle the blaze.

Puppies and kittens to help alleviate the work day

The SPCA have begun a new initiative to bring kittens and puppies to Tauranga workplaces, including the Bay of Plenty Times. We made sure we were part of the action.

Appeal after burglar steals Christmas presents from Tauranga family of 10

Haeata Charitable Trust founder and friend Teisha Reihana is supporting the Filo family, who had all their Christmas presents stolen.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Katikati community focused on clean water

Ongare Point, just north of Katikati is home to a massive community effort to clean up the waterways. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Graduating Toi Ohomai and University of Waikato students take over Tauranga CBD

Early Christmas for almost 100 Tauranga children

Almost 100 children raced across Gate Pa Park, from St Georges Church, to claim new bikes donated by the Tauranga community.

Former councillor in last minute bid to overturn council's tree decision

Former Tauranga City Council has launched a bid to save two mature trees which are due to be felled.

Funding boost for Bay of Plenty tourism strategy

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy announced a$158,000 funding boost during his launch of the 2016 Bay of Connections Yearly Report in Tauranga

Lions' breakfast to help feed needy

The ageing membership of the Tauranga Sunrise Lions may no longer be able to go door-to-door collecting for the needy but they have found another way to contribute to the cause.

Drifting thrills and spills

Tauranga drivers Cole Armstrong and Drew Donovan contested a dramatic final at the first indoor drifting event in the Southern Hemisphere held at Forsyth Barr Stadium last weekend.

Over $100K donated for Bay children's hospital supplies

More than $100,000 collected by Bay of Plenty Countdown staff has gone to children's hospital supplies, thanks to the Kids Hospital Appeal.

Car and motorcycle crash on SH2

A car and motorcycle collided on State Highway 2 intersection with Omokoroa Rd leaving one motorist in a serious condition.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Beachfront party divides Mount Maunganui

For years, thousands of young people have flocked to Mount Maunganui for the New Year's Eve celebration. But not this year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Win the chance to jam with Tiki Taane

For the International Tattoo and Art Expo next year Tiki Taane is running a competition for one lucky teenager to perform live with him at the expo.