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Cold showers in Welcome Bay

No hot water, no street lights, frequent power outages. If you live in Welcome Bay you may have experienced all three recently but Powerco says the three issues... Read More

Man wanted in connection to alcohol theft

A Bay of Plenty supermarket wants to send a clear message to the public following theft of alcohol from its store. Security staff at PaK'n'Save Whakatane would... Read More

Bayfair’s first $115m development milestone

Bayfair Shopping Centre recently celebrated its $115 million development project hitting a major milestone with the completion of Countdown's new roof. The... Read More

Man winched from Coromandel Ranges

Rescuers who helped extract a man lost in the Coromandel Ranges, say he was in 'good spirits” despite his ordeal. Search and rescue crews were called to... Read More

Bay teams bringing the accolades home

Tauranga is bringing home the accolades after winning the Open Fours at the 69th Summerset National Indoor Bowls Championships in Ashburton. Grant L'Ami,... Read More

Rain expected in Tauranga

In today's weather we are expecting rain developing in the morning, with a chance of it being heavy and thundery, and easing towards the evening. The northwesterly... Read More

Bedroom fire in Omokoroa

An investigation is underway into a bedroom fire in Omokoroa. One person has been treated for smoke inhalation following this morning's fire. Firefighters were... Read More

Tauranga surf lifesavers to compete in Japan

Two Tauranga surf lifesavers are among a team of 10 gearing up to represent New Zealand in Japan this week where they'll take on six other countries at the... Read More

’Ray of sunshine’ found dead

A 28-year-old woman found dead in the early hours of Saturday morning has been described as a "ray of sunshine". Hamilton mum Jynelle Northover died in a house... Read More

Marching to show opposition to begging bylaw

People opposing a proposed bylaw to target begging in Tauranga are planning a community march today. Last week, Tauranga City Council voted 6-2 in favour of the... Read More

Good food at the right price

They were once considered the realm of hippies, liberals and vegetarians, but the modern-day food co-op is simply about people looking for good, wholesome food... Read More

Victim named in suspicious Hamilton death

Police are now able to confirm the identity of the woman who was found dead at a Hamilton property. She is 28-year-old Jynelle Northover. Senior Sergeant Stephen... Read More