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Sevens off to flying start

The opening day of the TECT National Sevens produced plenty of thrills over 42 games played in magnificent conditions at Tauranga Domain today. The old stadium... Read More

’Silliness’ looms for Christmas stockings

Kiwi kids can expect new twists on recent toy favourites and 'downright silliness” in their Christmas stockings this year, according to Trade Me. Trade... Read More

Athletes take on Monster for another year

Athletes of all ages and capabilities have hit the sand, surf and sea today to take on the annual Mount Monster. The event includes a 25km epic along the Mount... Read More

Overnight lightning strikes light up North Island

The North Island was lit up by more than 33,000 lightning strikes overnight. MetService says 80 per cent of the strikes were over land, which gave people a good... Read More

Avoiding swimming after rain

Monitoring data from last summer made available by Land, Air, Water Aotearoa reveals outdoor swimming spots in New Zealand have good recreational water quality... Read More

Active Whakatane survey participants awarded

Two lucky recipients have been awarded for their participation in Whakatane District Council's Active Whakatane project. A transport and recreation strategy which... Read More

Christmas day done differently

Four birthday parties and a wedding anniversary. That's how I spent my Christmas in 2015 - and all at the same event. My friend, who was celebrating her 21st... Read More

She will not die quietly

Her given name is ZK-GAU. The family name is Slingsby. This week, the 62-year-old lady came home - carted over the Kaimai Range in pieces to Tauranga, where she... Read More

Nature fights back in Bindings

A new joint exhibition by Whakatane based artists Lea-Anne Sheather and Mandy Hague named Bindings, introduces audiences to what at first glance looks like a truly... Read More

Two arrested in Eastern Bay pursuit

Two people have been arrested following a pursuit across the Eastern Bay of Plenty. The pursuit led police from Rotorua to Kawerau and surrounding forestry areas. A... Read More

One injured in Oropi crash

One person has been injured following a two car crash near Oropi. A police media spokesperson says the crash happened just after 9am. "There has been a two-vehicle... Read More

Rock deliveries rumble into town

Opotiki residents may notice an increase in truck movements in the coming days, as contractors deliver rock material for stopbank repairs. The rock, from the Rakauroa... Read More