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Airbag warning for Tauranga motorists

Consumers in Tauranga are being urged to check if their vehicle has been affected by the compulsory recall of Takata Alpha type airbags. The compulsory recall... Read More

Swiss musician long way from home to play gig

Veronica Fusaro is a long way from her home in Switzerland as she prepares to play an acoustic set in Tauranga this weekend. It will be just Veronica playing... Read More

Kiwis declare steaks should be medium-rare

New Zealanders have spoken - steaks should be cooked medium-rare. The result came off the back of The Great Steak Debate poll run on the Beef + Lamb Facebook... Read More

Casablanca, smartphones and the weather

In today's weather forecast we are expecting a fine day with high cloud and gentle northerlies developing in the evening. It's a two-clothing layer day today... Read More

Ten medals for NZ at Lifesaving champs

The New Zealand team has boosted their chances of success at the Lifesaving World Championships by taking home a total of 10 medals today, with 20 personal best... Read More

Repairs underway on tomo on State Highway 1

NZ Transport Agency is advising people to allow around an extra 30 minutes for their journey while repairs are carried out on a tomo or sinkhole on State Highway... Read More

Farewell home bout for Tauranga boxer

Gunnar Jackson has more on his mind than winning two New Zealand titles at Tauranga's Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre on Saturday night. The best boxer to call Tauranga... Read More

Greenpark School leads the way with active travel

Hundreds of Greenpark School students are helping to free up our roads by joining a rewards scheme to keep children safe during the busy 3pm pick-up time. The... Read More

ACC backs off petrol levy hike plan

Accident Compensation Corporation is backing down from a plan to hike petrol levies, but will recommend increasing the cost of motor vehicle registrations to pay... Read More

NZ migrant numbers down to 61,800 a year

Migration has fallen to its lowest level in three years in New Zealand in the past year. Official figures show migration eased to 61,800 in the year that ended... Read More

Hunt for BOPs best young fruit growers begins

The hunt has begun to find the best young fruit growers in the Bay of Plenty. Applications are now being accepted to compete in the 2019 BOP Young Fruit Grower... Read More

Water supply resilience upgrade

A total of $260,000 has been approved by the Whakatāne District Council for additional work on the water supply systems serving Ōhope and elevated residential... Read More