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Reports highlight flood risk under climate change

Two reports released today by NIWA and the Deep South National Science Challenge reveal new information about how many New Zealanders, how many buildings and how... Read More

Oxygen machine to change Tauranga toddler’s life

Life is about to change for Tauranga 11-month-old Harry Ward, after receiving a grant from the Mazda Foundation to purchase an Airvo Humidification System. ... Read More

Thunderstorms and gusty winds batter the north

MetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for northern areas of the North Island tonight into Friday morning. 'There could be very strong localised wind... Read More

Tree blocking one lane of SH29a

Motorists are being advised to drive with care on State Highway 29a, between Poike Road and Oropi Road. The NZTA says a tree has fallen across the highway. "Due... Read More

Govt: NZers being fleeced at the pump

The draft Commerce Commission report into fuel pricing confirms that New Zealanders are getting fleeced at the pump and that the fuel market is broken, says Tauranga... Read More

French tourist’s rental car broken into

Visiting the Huka Falls with her son was meant to be one of the many highlights for a French tourist. But that was the case when her rental car was broken into... Read More

Tauranga included in plan to fix “failing cities”

New Zealand cities are failing and poor planning is stopping them from growing, says Phil Twyford. The Urban Development Minister says as a result, the price... Read More

Licensed premises to stay open for RWC2019

The Minister of Justice will introduce a bill to amend the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act to allow licensed premises to remain open for Rugby World Cup matches.... Read More

Chance of squally thunderstorms over Tauranga

Squally thunderstorms and hail are being forecast for the Bay of Plenty this afternoon. The MetService says periods of rain are being accompanied by gusty... Read More

BOP soldier to be farwelled with six-gun salute

On a tour of duty in Bosnia the 1990s, Jason Ducre and a fellow soldier drove headlong into a fierce cadre of Mujahideen guerrillas. The NZ Army pair were on... Read More

Calls to dig deep to help those fighting cancer

The Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society is asking people to dig deep to help Kiwis facing cancer when they donate on Daffodil Day, Friday 30 August. As the Cancer... Read More

Speed reviews planned for Tauranga streets

Tauranga City Council says it is about to start a review of speed limits across the city, including Ngatai Road. Transportation manager Martin Parkes is responding... Read More