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Scorching week forecast for Tauranga

The Bay of Plenty is in for hot dry week as a high pressure systems dominates New Zealand until Friday. Temperatures in Tauranga are forecasted to be in the mid... Read More

Reserve Bank likely hacked by another govt -expert

It's likely another government tried to attack the Reserve Bank, a cyber security expert says. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Te Pūtea Matua said yesterday... Read More

Police postpone intake of new recruits

The latest intake of recruits into training college has been postponed by police. It comes after the police stopped taking new applications due to an increase... Read More

Introducing NZ’s 2021 Bachelorette

Lexie Brown wouldn't describe herself as shy, but she was, once upon a time, a private person. She was, somewhat, a traditionalist as well. And yet she's found... Read More

SH2 reopens following serious crash

7.45pm Update: State Highway 2 has reopened following a serious crash between two cars north of Katikati. One person with moderate injuries has been flown by... Read More

Repeated shark sightings closes Coromandel beach

Pauanui's beach has been closed to swimmers after multiple sharks were spotted in the water there. Beaches in the Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty have been... Read More

Williams Cup two centuries and wicket haul

The Versatile Tauranga Williams Cup kicked in spectacular fashion on Saturday, under perfect Bay of Plenty weather conditions, with two centuries and a seven wicket... Read More

COVID-19: 31 new cases, no community cases

There has been a total of 31 cases of COVID-19 identified in New Zealand during the past three days. This is an average of around ten new and historical cases... Read More

Heimgartner on the grid for 66th NZ Grand Prix

Kelly Racing V8 Supercar driver André Heimgartner is the latest racing ace to sign up for the 2021 New Zealand Grand Prix. Competing against generations... Read More

Slips on SH2 at Waiotahi causing traffic delays

Slips on State Highway 2 near Waiotahi are causing delays for motorists. The NZ Transport Agency has advised that both lanes of SH 2 between Ohiwa Beach Rd and... Read More

Waihi tee-rific golf tournament, best by par

The Waihi course has been exceptionally busy throughout the holiday period with tee bookings an essential part of the Waihi golfer's routine, says Waihi Golf Club... Read More

Puataunofo programme to celebrate 15th year

A WorkSafe programme designed for Pacific workers and rooted in Pacific culture will celebrate its fifteenth year in 2021. The Puataunofo ‘Come Home... Read More