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Speed and daring will be tested in IRB racing

Engines will roar, and inflatable rescue boat drivers will push themselves to the limits, to find the IRB North Island Champions, at Waihi Beach this Saturday... Read More

Woman arrested for allegedly stealing medication

Police have arrested a woman who has allegedly been stealing medication from elderly people across the region. Victims have advised that the woman claimed to... Read More

Breaking down science stereotypes

If you ask a class of primary school children to draw a picture of a scientist, often they will draw a man in a white lab coat. But, there are many New... Read More

Thursday’s a scorcher for some in New Zealand

WeatherWatch.co.nz says there is a surge of hotter weather on Thursday ahead of a cooler change sweeping in later for some further south. Daytime highs in some... Read More

Lack of rain creates perfect scrub fire conditions

The Western Bay of Plenty District is one of five districts now in a prohibited fire season. The other areas affected include: Rotorua District, Whakatane District,... Read More

Tauranga Council meetings to be live-streamed

The Tauranga City Council have announced they will start video-recording council and committee meetings starting at the Community and Culture Committee meeting... Read More

Horse mauled by dog at Western Bay beach

In what's being described as a horrific attack, a horse has been mauled by a dog at Tuapiro Beach in Katikati. In a Facebook post, the owner of the horse says... Read More

Cyclist and car collide near Bayfair

Police are investigating a crash where a cyclist suffered minor injuries this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene on Maranui Street at 9.45am. A... Read More

Budget 2019 date announced

Budget 2019 will be delivered on Thursday May 30. 'This year's Budget will be the first to use the Coalition Government's new Wellbeing approach, an evidence-based... Read More

Chiefs supporters will have more to celebrate

This year the Chiefs Rugby Club has a strong focus enhancing their supporters match day experience. Themed rounds, pyro technics, reverse auctions and an exclusive... Read More

Belly dancing, unleaded fuel and the weather

In today's weather forecast we are expecting a fine day with light winds and sea breezes. It's a one-clothing layer day today with a high of 30 and an overnight... Read More

Search for missing Maketu man continues

The search for a missing 77-year-old Maketu man with dementia is now entering its third day. John Kohi Mohi, also known as Johnny Moses, was last seen on Wilsons... Read More