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Largest lows on earth to thank for windy week

A windier, cooler, week is on the way for many regions - so what is to blame? One of the largest areas of low pressure on earth right now. The Southern Ocean... Read More

Goldfish and Stingrays win water polo

Tauranga's waterfront was transformed into a water playground as it hosted the finals of the action-packed fast-paced Water Polo on the Waterfront event - WPOTWF. ... Read More

Mayday issuing yachties found safe and well

A pair of yachties who sent out a mayday call in the Bay of Plenty, have been found safe and aboard their nine metre yacht this morning. Maritime NZ's... Read More

Scrub fire near Te Maunga transfer station

A fire has broken out in scrub on Truman Lane in Mount Maunganui. The fire has been caused by arcing of the power lines, says Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern... Read More

Tree cleared from road following SH2 crash

UPDATE 12.20PM: State Highway 2, near Katikati, is now clear following an earlier incident. A police spokesperson says they received a report that a car had crashed... Read More

Orcas spotted in Tauranga Harbour

A pod of orcas have been spotted in the Tauranga Harbour. A Mount Maunganui resident was out on their morning walk when they encountered five orcas swimming... Read More

Murtle the turtle’s seven-year adventure

It's a time of 'shell-ebration' for one Waikato couple who have been reunited with a long-lost turtle that disappeared seven years ago. Murtle the... Read More

Through understanding and respect

‘He iwi Kotahi' - one people. That's the ethos, the spirit and title of a major Waitangi ceremony and celebration to be held at the Historic Village on... Read More

Mayday calls in BOP prompt search and rescue

Distress calls made from a yacht somewhere in the Bay of Plenty region last night has prompted a search and rescue operation. Two mayday calls were received... Read More

Missing woman‘s family desperate for clues

The family of a woman who disappeared at Tolaga Bay last year is pleading with the public to help them continue searching for her It's been 87 days since... Read More

Last days to be in to win $10,000 in cash prizes

Entries for the Trustpower Photographic Exhibition close at midnight this coming Friday, January 10. The exhibition challenges aspiring and professional... Read More

Original NZ SAS soldiers plan one last sortie

The last remaining members of New Zealand's original Special Air Service squadron are set to reunite in Tauranga this year - but they need the public's help to... Read More