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Showers as southwesterlies lie over NZ

A southwesterly airflow lies over New Zealand today. WeatherWatch.co.nz is forecasting showers for most of the day along the western side of the North Island. 'Although... Read More

One in custody after Tauranga burglary

One person is in police custody as officers investigate a burglary in Tauranga. Police were called to a property on Harington Street at 10.50pm on Sunday, following... Read More

No injuries in Te Puke crash

No one has been injured following a crash in Te Puke this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash on Jellicoe Street at 5.30am. A police spokesperson... Read More

“Unfairly sacked” migrant IT worker awarded $28800

A migrant IT worker sacked by a Tauranga firm claiming to support vulnerable people has been awarded $28,845 by the Employment Relations Authority. Sonia Duhan... Read More

Steamers to have home advantage against Magpies

Bay of Plenty Steamers is set to make history and the region's younger players will benefit from it. The Steamers have secured themselves home advantage... Read More

Tauranga siblings invest in future

She's a petit, turbaned 17-year-old college student with raw savvy. Her brother is a 22-year-old turbaned civil engineering student with big bold ideas.... Read More

Over 130 Bay of Plenty Sports finalists

Junior athletes, international sports stars, coaches, officials and volunteers are among the 74 finalists of the 2019 Bay of Plenty Sports Awards. Over 130 nominations... Read More

Steamers to play Magpies in Mitre 10 Cup final

There was plenty of action in the gripping semifinal between Hawkes Bay Magpies and Otago on Saturday. Hawkes Bay won, beating Otago 44-39 and are now on their... Read More

A cold week ahead

'Unsettled conditions dominated the weather over Aotearoa this past week,” says MetService meteorologist Andy Best, 'but the week ahead is looking cold as... Read More

BLACKCAPS primed for Northern Districts opener

A BLACKCAPS-laden Northern Districts - ND - side will head to Canterbury for the first match of the 2019-20 Plunket Shield season this coming Monday. With the... Read More

Western BOP GoGirl Program Kicks Off on Monday

An introductory girls cricket program, that was delivered to over 600 Year 4 - 6 participants throughout the Bay of Plenty last season, kicks off again on Monday... Read More

Skyscraper Stan is coming to the Jam Factory

Skyscraper Stan is bringing his act to New Zealand, with a visit to the Jam Factory this week. It will be his first show in Tauranga, having already completed... Read More