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This day in history and today's weather

The weather forecast is for a fine day. Southwesterlies will be turning to a northerly for a time this afternoon. It's a three-clothing layer day today with a... Read More

Censured for carrying struggling child

A teacher who carried a struggling child to a school principal's office has been found guilty of misconduct despite being in a difficult position, the Teachers... Read More

Five Lotto players win $200,000

It's was a marvellous night for a moondance for five lucky Lotto players from Auckland, Waihi, New Plymouth, Masteron, and Lower Hutt who have just won $200,000... Read More

Papamoa College fire reports false alarm

UPDATED 7.17AM: A fire alarm sounding at Papamoa College sparked firefighters to investigate reports of a fire this morning. Firefighters were called to the school... Read More

New regulations for hazardous substances

New regulations are being introduced to reduce both the immediate harm to people and longer-term illness caused by hazardous substances in the workplace. The Health... Read More

Café and dining scene winners celebrated

It was a tough crowd for Mills Reef staff on Sunday night as they hosted the Bay Hospitality Awards, putting on a gala dinner for restaurateurs, chefs, and front... Read More

Bay cheerleader set for world comp

Anna Grigson is undergoing grueling training in a bid to be the best. The 14-year old recently successfully defended her title as National Champion at the New... Read More

Money laundering arrests in cocaine bust

Auckland police today arrested two people in connection with the country's biggest cocaine bust made in Tauranga last week. In a combined operation police and customs... Read More

Information evening for Oxfam walkers

Since it was first held in Whakatane in 2016, Oxfam Trailwalker has helped raise close to $2m for great causes. Oxfam New Zealand is now preparing to do it all again... Read More

Muller: three strikes repeal bad news

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller says the new Government's intention to repeal 'three strikes” legislation spells out bad news for the Bay. Officially called the... Read More

New rules for the central city

A new set of rules governing the future look and liveability of the central city is being recommended to the Tauranga City Council for adoption. The Tauranga Central... Read More

MP speaks out on bullying

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller is concerned by recent reports of bullying in the Bay of Plenty and wants to support students, parents and schools to address the issue.... Read More