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Earthquake felt by many

There have been four earthquakes in New Zealand over the weekend with magnitudes in excess of 4.0 - nearly a year after a 7.8 earthquake hit Kaikoura. GeoNet reports... Read More

Initiative helps Kiwi kids in need

KidsCan has today announced a six-month pilot providing basic health, hygiene, household and clothing items into the homes of Kiwi kids living in severe hardship. The... Read More

Ute rolls on SH2

Traffic is now flowing after a crash on State Highway 2 near Kairua Rd this morning. A police media spokesperson says the incident happened just before 5am. "A utility... Read More

Crash delays morning traffic on SH2

Motorists travelling into the city from the east can expect delays this morning after a crash on SH2 near Kairua Rd. A reporter at the scene says the crash occured... Read More

Village home to stunning new mural

A new mural has been erected at the Tauranga Historic Village. The large, environmentally-themed outdoor painting was designed by Tauranga artist Nick Eggleston,... Read More

Report card for maestro McMillan

'We should be bloody proud of this guy.” The chief executive officer, Bay of Plenty Rugby's Mike Rogers, is musing on his main man - Steamers' coach Clayton... Read More

Dry weather ahead for working week

It has been a mixed weather week, with two lows bringing severe weather to both ends of the country. The first low quickly crossed the South Island overnight on... Read More

Wet weather increases Psa-V concerns

The exceptionally wet conditions of autumn, winter and spring are heightening concerns there may be in increase in activity of the kiwifruit vine disease Psa-V. Kiwifruit... Read More

Artist wins $10,000 scholarship

An aspiring artist has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship to further his passion in contemporary New Zealand carving. Rory French, an up and coming wood sculpting... Read More

Work resumes on Kopeopeo Canal

Machinery is back at work on the first Containment Site near State Highway 30 in Whakatane as part of Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Kopeopeo Canal Remediation... Read More

Burling’s mid-ocean mail call

Peter Burling's crewmates had to tell him he's won World Sailor of the Year, again - this time while he was on the mainsheet on board Team Brunel in the Volvo Ocean... Read More

Baywide Cup play continues despite rain

In spite of the wet weather lurking around the periphery of the region, all three Baywide Cup games scheduled for Saturday produced a result, albeit with minor... Read More