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Brief relief from warm conditions

Tuesday and Wednesday is expected to bring a brief relief to most of New Zealand from the recent warm and muggy temperatures - only for things to heat up again... Read More

Tauranga history talks before 160th commemoration

Three talks that highlight the most significant events in the history of Tauranga city are being held this coming week. Featuring historical experts, the... Read More

Team NZ remains strong despite changes

This coming weekend's 61st annual New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville will perhaps be more significant than ever before, with a separate international... Read More

The cost of fast home deliveries on the climate

Shampoo in one parcel, socks in another - for many of us, it's become normal to hear several knocks on the door from a courier during a week. But all... Read More

Paramedic pushes herself as reserve soldier

Rotorua's Sarah Podmore has no shortage of challenges in her day job as a paramedic for Hato Hone St John. But she pushes herself even further as an infantry... Read More

Bay of Plenty cricket action

Bay of Plenty cricket teams continue to battle it out for the BOPCA Versatile Williams Cup with some good tussles over the weekend. Thirteen-time Versatile... Read More

Fleeing driver: Police vehicle hit in Tauranga

Enquiries are ongoing to locate two vehicles involved in a crash on Upper Ohauiti Road in Tauranga. At around 5.30am two vehicles fled when approached by... Read More

Collision involving four vehicles in Greerton

Police are responding to an accident involving four vehicles. One vehicle has collided with three other vehicles on Kiteroa Street in Greerton this morning... Read More

Thunderstorms and rain ahead of cooler weather

Thunderstorms are moving up the country and are due to hit much of the North Island as temperatures start to drop. "We currently have an active front that... Read More

Kiwis more likely to hunt for a job in January

If you've returned to work after the festive summer season and are feeling the slump, you're not alone. New data released by Trade Me Jobs highlights New... Read More

Fatal crash in Pukehina

Police are investigating a fatal crash in the Western Bay of Plenty. In a statement released this morning, police have confirmed that a person has died following... Read More

Dry conditions: Hope that rain brings relief

It's hoped forecast rain this week will help ease dry conditions some farmers and growers are facing. NIWA's latest hotspot watch showed there were... Read More