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National weekend forecast

WeatherWatch weather analyst Aaron Wilkinson reports that a cold front is pushing northwards over New Zealand today. Northwesterlies are ahead of the front with... Read More

Mother nature’s masterpiece

'Flowers bring life into your garden… and life into your whole being.” Some profound and deeply affected thoughts from Dale Targett. She is pondering... Read More

Te Powhiri for Tuia 250 flotilla

Members of the public are welcome to attend the hugely significant event and key ceremony for Te Powhiri - which will take place at Wharekaho, minutes north of... Read More

Waikato University’s new chancellor welcomed

University of Waikato's new chancellor joins the university at exciting time where the sense of community reflects the vibrant multicultural society of New Zealand. Rt... Read More

Hospice asking for more helping hands

Tauranga man David Charlton knows what it's like to lean on hospice services for emotional support. He says when his wife passed away seven years ago, Waipuna... Read More

Young Steamers take home the prize

History was made at Tauranga Domain on Saturday. No not the 51-24 demolition of Hawke's Bay by the rampant Bay of Plenty Steamers but the win by the Bay of Plenty... Read More

New Zealand makes further climate commitments

New Zealand is taking action to reduce the potent global warming hydrofluorocarbon gases. 'The global agreement to reduce these potent greenhouse gases is another... Read More

Teams standoff in BOP cricket competition

Geyser City Cricket face an extremely big hurdle in their entrance into the Bay of Plenty Cricket Baywide Cup premier competition, drawing defending title holders... Read More

Motorcyslist dies in crash on SH31

A motorcyclist has died following a crash on Kawhia Road, State Highway 31, near Tihiroa. The crash, between the motorcycle and a car, happened at 5.40pm. Initial... Read More

Tauranga physio saves lifeguard’s career

It was case of right place right time for Kendall Stevenson who rushed to the aid of South Africa lifesaving star Ryle De Morny when he dislocated his shoulder. The... Read More

Sister’s strength inspires Papamoa Artist

Experiencing his sister's breast cancer first hand lead artist Totaea Rendell to create designs for this year's Hot Pink Walk t-shirts. The Papamoa artist's sister... Read More

Town officially takes over post office

Everything is changing, but nothing will change. When the doors open on Monday, October 7, the Te Puke Centre Charitable Trust will take over running the town's... Read More