07:51am Mon 18 Feb, 2019
In today's weather forecast we are expecting a cloudy day at times with sea breezes, and could also get an afternoon shower. It's a one-clothing layer day today... Read More
07:26am Mon 18 Feb, 2019
Favourite tags were the order of the final day of the Barrett Homes Surf Open at Papamoa with Gisborne's Maz Quinn and Whangamata surfer Ella Williams living up... Read More
07:20am Mon 18 Feb, 2019
When Carolyn Johnston saw a freedom camper tucking toilet paper into her pocket and wandering down to the beach, she couldn't resist a "perfect opportunity".... Read More
06:57am Mon 18 Feb, 2019
The fire risk across most regions of New Zealand is now extreme. Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking the public to be vigilant as the environment is like... Read More
06:39am Mon 18 Feb, 2019
One person has died following a crash on Massey Road in Reporoa. A police spokesperson says no-one else was injured in the single vehicle crash which was reported... Read More
04:33pm Sun 17 Feb, 2019
The weather was perfect for this year's ‘Run to the Sun' weekend event held in Mount Maunganui. Volkswagen owners from around New Zealand motored their... Read More
03:55pm Sun 17 Feb, 2019
It was a day for the dogs in Omokoroa on Saturday. Held at the Sportsground Reserve in Western Avenue, the Doggy Day Out run by the Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More
03:04pm Sun 17 Feb, 2019
The response has been consistent from seasoned kumara growers and experts. 'Nah, never. I can't remember ever seeing that. It's very rare.” Jenny Lucey's... Read More
01:56pm Sun 17 Feb, 2019
Residents in Tauranga are without power this afternoon following an electricity box that has caught fire. According to the Power Co website, properties in the... Read More
01:00pm Sun 17 Feb, 2019
A video launched in 2017 has been relaunched to help promote bike month. The two minute video features a spoof Top Gear ‘Stig' versus cyclist contest, in... Read More
12:00pm Sun 17 Feb, 2019
A total watering ban is now in place for Waihi and Waikino. River levels in Waihi and Waikino are low and the Hauraki District Council is urging residents that... Read More
11:00am Sun 17 Feb, 2019
From Monday February 18, the current gravel cycle path in Kopurereua Valley will be chip sealed to make it easier and safer for people on all types of bikes. In... Read More