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Yachting history, Manet and the weather

In today's weather forecast we are expecting a fine day but with some morning and evening cloud. Also westerly breezes. It's a one-clothing layer day today with... Read More

Four swimmers rescued from Hot Water Beach rip

Off-duty lifeguards having a natter on the beach saved the lives of four beachgoers stuck in a rip at Hot Water Beach. A dad who was swept out to sea trying... Read More

Tauranga bustling with events this long weekend

More than 18,000 plus people are expected to hit the roads in Tauranga this weekend. This means being should be prepared for traffic congestion and road... Read More

Tack found in blueberry in Papamoa

An investigation is underway after a tack was found in a blueberry in Papamoa. A local man posted to social media to warn others when he discovered the foreign... Read More

Tauranga homes 8th most expensive in the world

If you think owning a home in Tauranga is getting out of reach, here's why. According to a new study, Tauranga is the eighth most expensive city to own... Read More

Nido may expand to Tauranga if new store is a hit

The founder of a giant homeware and furniture store opening in west Auckland hopes to expand the business to other New Zealand cities. Kiwi businessman Vinod... Read More

Paul Ubana Jones to play Jam Factory

Paul Ubana Jones has a considerable sized NZ tour planned for 2019, with 25 concerts booked, and audiences looking forward to hearing him perform recent and new... Read More

All Blacks Sevens squad named

The All Blacks Sevens have confirmed the final places in their 2019 squad just days out from the first HSBC Sevens World Series event of the year to be held in... Read More

Calls for living wage grow louder

Income equality advocates Closing the Gap have called for the introduction of a ‘living wage' to ensure workers across New Zealand can live on what they... Read More

Driver flees police in Welcome Bay

Tauranga police abandoned a chase in Welcome Bay this morning. A police spokesperson says the driver failed to stop. 'A brief pursuit followed along Welcome... Read More

Two car crash on State Highway Two

UPDATE: Vehicles are being towed following a two vehicle crash on State Highway Two this afternoon. A police spokesperson says two cars crashed at 1.30pm at... Read More

Man attacked with bat in BOP armed robbery

Bay of Plenty Police are investigating an aggravated robbery in Reporoa in which firearms and other items were stolen. Police received a report early Monday,... Read More