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Lorde, Meatloaf and the weather

In today's forecast we are expecting a fine day with southwest breezes. It's a three-clothing layer day today with a high of 16 and an overnight low of... Read More

Steamers look at themselves to turn season around

Amongst the most heavily used training aids this week for the Bay of Plenty Steamers as they look towards tonight's crucial Mitre 10 Cup encounter with Manawatu,... Read More

$7.2 million up for grabs this Saturday

Powerball and Strike have both rolled over tonight, meaning there is a combined prize pool of $7.2 million up for grabs on Saturday. Powerball was not struck... Read More

Disco legends band together for BOP show

Some of disco's biggest icons will be coming together for the first-time ever, for one magical show and Bay of Plenty has been chosen as the venue. A line-up... Read More

Armed robbery at Welcome Bay Foodmarket

Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Welcome bay Foodmarket. Police were called to the foodmarket on Welcome Bay Road around 6.30pm. "It's reported... Read More

Leading the charge to support lung cancer victims

Senior Foodstuffs executive Baden Ngan Kee is on a mission to help New Zealand's lung cancer patients receive more effective funded treatments. And to do so,... Read More

MSD staff’s use of fake names ’unlawful’ - Court

Ministry of Social Development staff acted unlawfully when they used false names and signatures on legal documents, the High Court has ruled. It was revealed... Read More

Lifeguards to take over Baywave

More than 160 athletes are set to take part in the second day of the 2018 Eastern Region Pool Championships this Saturday September 29, following the first day... Read More

BOP boxers take on nationals backed by credentials

Three Tauranga Boxing Club members who will compete at the Boxing New Zealand National Championships have the form and credentials to return home with medals. The... Read More

Victim loses $320k in bitcoin scam

Police are reminding people to be vigilant of online scams and think twice before sharing private information after a victim lost $320,000 of their life savings. The... Read More

Educators vote to reject Ministry offers

Primary teachers and principals have rejected the Government's latest collective agreement offers. The secret online ballot for NZEI Te Riu Roa members closed... Read More

Whitianga air ambulance base to stay

The Ministry of Health and ACC are in the final stages of agreeing a three-year contract with an agency combining the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust and the... Read More