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Vietcong, Lord Sandwich and the weather

In today's weather forecast we are expecting a fine day with westerly breezes. It's a one-clothing layer day today with a high of 28 and an overnight low of 18... Read More

Injured climber in Waikato Hospital

A woman injured in a climbing incident in Mount Maunganui is in a serious but stable condition in Waikato Hospital. The 32-year-old Whakatane woman was injured... Read More

Trio set for Bay Oval homecoming

Bay of Plenty trio Kane Williamson, Trent Boult and Doug Bracewell will enjoy a homecoming later this month after being named in the Blackcaps squad to face... Read More

Witnesses to Taupiri fatal crash sought

Waikato Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash near Taupiri. The crash, involving four vehicles, occurred on State Highway 1 shortly before... Read More

Salmon recalled due to listeria fears

Two salmon products are being recalled because they may contain listeria. The New Zealand King Salmon Co. Ltd has recalled a specific batch of its Southern Ocean... Read More

Pet owners guide to summer

Most dog owners believe their pooch is the best, and none of them are wrong. But while you may love your four-legged friend, the unfortunate reality is that regardless... Read More

Boy claims to have solved ’Mount Mauler’ mystery

After using his family as live bait an 11-year-old entomologist claims to have solved the mystery of the "Mount Mauler" which has stalked Tauranga's beaches. For... Read More

Big money at stake at Tauranga horse races

A fine day will greet punters for the Crockford Real Estate Summer Race day tomorrow, Friday at Tauranga Race course. The wet weather earlier in the week... Read More

Hempfarm sets up in Tauranga

Expect to see hemp in more food products in the coming year. A Tauranga base company Hempfarm is planning to cash in on the trend and create jobs. Just... Read More

New music to debut at Seafood Festival

Whakatane is in for a treat when Kiwi pop artist Theia steps on stage at this Saturday's first-ever Seafood Festival. Thousands are expected to flock to the... Read More

Trustpower photo competition judging underway

The judges of the 2019 Trustpower Photographic Exhibition are busy deliberating over the more than three thousand entries received in this year's competition. By... Read More

Driver walks away from crash in Bellevue

A driver seems to have walked away from a crash on Margaret Road in Tauranga. Police says the car rolled and hit a fence and a power box. They were notified... Read More