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Suspicious fire at BOP premises

Investigations are underway into a suspicious fire in the Bay of Plenty. A police spokesperson says emergency services were called to the fire at a commercial... Read More

Australians dominate final day of Oceania slalom

Finn Butcher kept his Olympic dreams alive on a dramatic final day of the Oceania canoe slalom championships in Auckland. Butcher finished third in the men's... Read More

Motofest revving up for classic bikes GP

MotoFest is just around the corner and, as final preparations are made, the rumblings of anticipation are starting to nudge the top of the rev-limiters. Ready... Read More

Record breaking temperatures in North Island

For the first time in 15 years, WeatherWatch.co.nz not only forecast but reported a verified temperature of 40 degrees C in the North Island of New Zealand. Historically... Read More

Last cohort of Australian nurses to head home

The last cohort of Australian nurses helping out at Whakatāne Hospital after the Whakaari/White Island eruption has headed back home. In total, 11 nurses (10... Read More

Wuhan coronavirus: No new suspected in NZ

There are no new suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus in New Zealand, although one is still expected to happen, Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield... Read More

A family friendly festival to mark Waitangi Day

The line-up of activities and workshops have been confirmed, the weather is looking good and the 2020 Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day Festival is shaping up to be... Read More

From the mouths of children

Kids have a unique way of looking at things, and maybe it's time we consider what they want from our city. Baycourt will bring that possibility to life with the... Read More

Waitangi Day celebration to bring people together

Waitangi Day 2020 will take on special significance this year, with a day of ceremony and celebration at The Historic Village. Organised in part by Ngati Pukenga... Read More

Fire ban for Bay of Plenty Coast

A prohibited fire season has been declared for the Bay of Plenty Coast, Central Lakes, and Pumicelands. Principal Rural Fire Officer Steve Webb says all fire... Read More

Teenager appears in court on firearms charges

A 19-year-old man arrested following a series of incidents in the Western Bay of Plenty last week, is yet to enter a plea on firearms charges. He appeared in... Read More

Improv comedy show in Tauranga

If you're a fan of ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?' you'll love the Honest Liars Improv Comedy Show at the Jam Factory on Sunday, February 9. Their first show... Read More