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Sea spurge warning for beach goers

The beach is a place thousands of Kiwis will be flocking to this season to soak up the sunshine, surf, and swim. But there's something New Zealanders... Read More

Partial closure of Western Bay cycleway

A section of a cycleway in the Western Bay of Plenty will be closed next week. Omokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway users are advised that the section of Lochhead Road... Read More

Mount lifeguards‘ small screen debut

Mount lifeguards are getting their moment in the sun this summer as subjects of a new TV show Bay Patrol. Becoming small screen celebrities is merely a... Read More

Severe gales, rain and snow forecast for next week

An unseasonable change is on the way - brought on by two significant storms tracking very near NZ in the Southern Ocean. The first storm tracks past on Sunday... Read More

Careers event to registered nurse for BOP woman

A chance opportunity five years ago to attend a careers event with a friend opened the door for 21 year old Katelyn London to become a Registered Nurse. 'My friend... Read More

Man killed in Waikato crash named

Police can now name the person who died in a single-vehicle crash in the Waikato. He was Damian Nicholson, 24, of Kihikihi, says a police spokesperson. Emergency... Read More

Hundreds of golfers to descend for Course Classic

More than 340 golfers will venture to the Bay of Plenty next week for their fix of golf at the annual Bay of Plenty 5 Course Classic. The tournament is regarded... Read More

New rules for BOP boat ramp users

New rules to stop the spread of aquatic pests across the Bay of Plenty come in to force this summer. Boat ramp users now required to self-certify their... Read More

VIDEO: Ocean storms to disrupt summer

People are being urged to make the most of the fine weather today, before the forecast Southern Ocean storms move over New Zealand. WeatherWatch.co.nz says a... Read More

Air New Zealand: “a year not so much in the air”

While it was a year not so much in the air, there were no days in 2020 without an Air New Zealand flight taking to the skies. Air NZ is taking a moment... Read More

Major showdowns await Mount surfers

A packed house at Piha Beach will play witness to the big showdowns looming at the 2021 National Surfing Championships today, when the event climaxes after seven... Read More

Popular Tauranga show chugs along

The Tauranga Model Railway Club's annual show on January 16-17 is chugging along as planned, with plenty to see and do for the whole family. "What we... Read More