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More sunshine as Labour Weekend approaches

Large highs outside of the hot summer months can often drag in something gloomy - low cloud that blocks the sun, says WeatherWatch.co.nz. It's referred to... Read More

Rugby celebrates season’s efforts at BOP awards

Black Ferns Sevens star Michaela Blyde, dynamic Steamers flanker Mitch Karpik, and the Jock Hobbs Memorial champion under 19s are the big winners at the 2018 Carrus... Read More

Earthquake and tsunami drill to ‘get gone’

If an earthquake happen right this very moment, would you be ready? New Zealand Shakeout, the national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi, is taking place this... Read More

Multiple injuries reported in SH2 crash

UPDATED 9.55AM: State Highway 2 is blocked following a serious crash near Opotiki. Emergency services were called to the crash on Waiotahe Beach Road, just before... Read More

Missing Tauranga mother and baby found

A Tauranga woman and her newborn baby reported missing earlier this week, have been found. Police issued a plea via media and Facebook on Tuesday in the hopes... Read More

Opera, tennis and the weather

Today we are expecting a fine day, with south west breezes. It's a three-clothing layer day today with a high of 21 and an overnight low of 8 degrees. Humidity... Read More

Paranoia at the heart of double-murder - Crown

Just a few hours after allegedly murdering Raymond and James Fleet, Mikaere Huru sent a text message to his girlfriend. "I'm going to need a bath ready for... Read More

Series of earthquakes rattle BOP

A series of earthquakes has rattled the Eastern Bay this morning. One woman, who lives in Whakatane but works in Tauranga, says one woke her at about 5am. 'The... Read More

Tauranga player wins $47k

A lucky Lotto player who bought their ticket in Bethlehem is celebrating a second division win. The player, who bought their ticket from the Bethlehem Four Square... Read More

Police investigating political donations complaint

Police investigating a complaint against National Party leader Simon Bridges are looking into the matter to 'determine what further steps may be required from... Read More

Stolen property recovered in police raids

Police have recovered a range of stolen property following search warrants executed across Te Kuiti this week. Items recovered include a Toyota Motorhome, Toyota... Read More

Volunteer firefighters twice victim to false alarm

An Eastern Bay of Plenty Fire Station is hoping to make amends with offenders accused of falsely activating an emergency call point. Matata Volunteer Fire Station... Read More