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Sub-tropical winds keep temperatures above normal

Thought last night was warm, or this morning? The sub-tropical flow that covers most of New Zealand is pushing temperatures well above normal nationwide and despite... Read More

Information appeal after BOP serious crash

UPDATED 9.21AM: Police are appealing for witnesses following serious crash in Opotiki yesterday. The two-vehicle crash occurred near the intersection of SH35... Read More

Bridges condemns climate protest vandalism

National Party leader Simon Bridges is criticising protesters for vandalising his Tauranga electorate office. Organic molasses meant to resemble oil, was drizzled... Read More

Baycourt wins Supreme Venue of the Year

Baycourt Community and Arts Centre is this year's best venue in Aotearoa after winning the supreme honour at the 2019 EVANZ Awards. The Tauranga City Council... Read More

Five killed in weekend crashes

Five people have been killed in crashes this weekend - after the launch of a summer road safety campaign by emergency services and the Transport Agency. Police... Read More

BOP property prices creeps up again

Average asking prices for properties in the Bay of Plenty have crept up again during November into the $700,000 bracket. Real-time data from realestate.co.nz... Read More

Care nurse to take on Taupo Half Ironman

Tauranga's Angelique Ensor is putting her body on the line as she takes on the challenge to complete the Taupo Half Ironman on December 7 - and it's all for... Read More

NZ‘s largest cycling event wraps up

Over 5,000 cyclists completed an amazing feat this weekend, taking part in the 43rd annual BDO Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge. There were events on and off the road,... Read More

NEMA replaces Civil Defence emergency management

The new National Emergency Management Agency has become operational from today. All of the existing functions and staff of the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency... Read More

Simon Bridges‘ office defaced

The electorate office of Tauranga MP Simon Bridges has been defaced by a group who state that they want the Government to take action to stop the last committed... Read More

More heatwaves on the way for summer

It kicks off with a windy start, as December is forecast to be blustery, particularly for the Western parts of the South Island which could get stormy. Niwa meteorologist... Read More

Car crashes into ditch on Omanawa Road

A vehicle has left the road and gone into a ditch in Omanawa this morning. Police responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Omanawa Rd at 9.46am on Sunday.... Read More