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Bumblebees have smelly feet and other super powers

On Sunday, a new family of bumblebees will be buzzing around inside a bumblebee hive at the Tauranga City Library. The only thing I've ever really learned about... Read More

Safety champion hits the road

A police officer with a passion for road safety; a life-saver; a walking encyclopedia; a caring supervisor; and a true gentleman who would put you right without... Read More

Two-vehicle collision in Waihi, no injuries

Two vehicles collided at an intersection in Waihi on Saturday afternoon. Police report that the crash occurred at the intersection of Kenny Street and Galbraith... Read More

Crash on SH1 near Hampton Downs closes lane

A crash has closed the southbound lane on State Highway 1 between Hamilton and Auckland on Saturday. Police report that two vehicles crashed on the expressway... Read More

Man sought in relation to Rotorua incident located

Police have located a man who was being sought in relation to an incident that happened in Rotorua last weekend. Police appealed this week for witnesses to a... Read More

Festival of architecture

The countdown is on for the annual Festival of Architecture, with a series of engaging, insightful and enjoyable events running from September 20-26 at venues... Read More

Sharp-eyed Police capture driver of stolen car

The driver of a stolen car was taken into custody today in Te Puke following the car being spotted earlier by Police in Tauranga. 'Police spotted a stolen car... Read More

Luuka Jones on form in final World Cup

Kiwi kayaker Luuka Jones has tapped into some rich paddling form, with Olympic qualifications on the horizon. The Olympic silver medalist was one of three New... Read More

Bay of Plenty company helping bees thrive

The air is buzzing for 'bee aware' month and Comvita are celebrating after planting 2.3 million trees this year. They have added 6.4 million trees to... Read More

International Space Station over Tauranga tonight

The Tauranga Astronomical Society has advised that weather permitting, the International Space Station - ISS - will be visible tonight. 'The ISS will be passing... Read More

Heading for the hills

She's just 16 years old, has notions of a career in law or business management, but in the meantime, she is trekking around and over mountains at the weekend learning... Read More

Saturday‘s national forecast

WeatherWatch reports that cold southwesterlies will be easing over New Zealand today. Overnight a low pressure system and front are expected to charge in from... Read More