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Fine spells with a chance of showers

In today's weather we are expecting fine spells but with a chance of showers. Northerlies turning westerly in the afternoon. It's a two-clothing layer... Read More

‘Pure passion’ following France’s World Cup win

Tauranga residents holidaying in France have found themselves in the thick of the celebrations after France beat Croatia in the final of the Football World Cup. Speaking... Read More

Road closures in and around Tauranga

Motorists are being warned to expect slight delays around Tauranga and Mount Maunganui. Ongoing works around the city means contractors are having to shut down... Read More

Man rescued after cold, wet night on Mt Ruapehu

A 21-year-old man has been rescued following a cold, wet night on Mount Ruapehu. Police were called at 5pm on Saturday after the man did not return from a day... Read More

Coromandel roads closed following storm

State Highway 25 and State Highway 25A in the Coromandel are closed this morning. The NZTA says SH25 is closed in both Tapu and Ruamahunga, while SH25A in Kopu... Read More

Women on wheels

They're three entirely different women with one common thread - a love of what they do. Three Tauranga skaters of all different ages and skill-levels have qualified... Read More

Slips and flooding close several highways

The weather is causing havoc in many places across the country with several road closures. SH 25a Kopu to Hikuai in both directions, SH 25 Manaia in both directions,... Read More

Local students succeeding for life

Do you know how to cook? Do you understand the tax system? Could you grow a garden from scratch? They are life skills that plenty of adults are unable to... Read More

Waioeka Gorge closure due to weather conditions

The NZ Transport Agency is asking motorists to stay up to date with road conditions between Opotiki and Gisborne, SH2, as severe weather may mean the Waioeka Gorge... Read More

King tides and swells hit the Bay

King tides and swells are breaking over the Bay of Plenty and may cause flooding in low-lying areas. MetService says waves were 3.5 metres high on the east coast... Read More

Victim named in homicide investigation

Enquiries are ongoing following the discovery of a body in Tauranga earlier this week. Police are now in a position to identify the victim. He was 26-year-old... Read More

Funding cuts for police mental health plan

Funding for a ground-breaking mental health scheme to ease strain on emergency services has been axed by the government. An $8 million co-response service would... Read More