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The selfless Life and Times of Mary Wilson

She's known and respected across seven seas - from the Indian and Arctic Oceans to the Gulf of Mexico - and loved by dozens of Russians, Scandinavians, Filipinos,... Read More

Boat missing off Whitianga

A boat has gone missing off Flaxmill Bay in Whitianga. The owner's neighbour Bruce Philpott says the boat went missing off Flaxmill Bay mooring sometime after... Read More

Lobby group voices concern for motorists on SH2

A roading lobby group is expecting serious and possibly fatal crashes on State Highway 2 north of Tauranga these holidays. The Fix Our Bloody Road group wants... Read More

Police disappointed with checkpoint results

Drink driving is still an issue in the Western Bay of Plenty, after police recently received "disappointing" checkpoint results. Over December 21 and 22 police... Read More

What’s On: Triathlon and Carnival

Good morning Sunners, and welcome to a real day of rest after the hectic three days. Today won't be as hot has yesterday, but be rested assured it's going to... Read More

Rewi Alley, Darwin and the weather

In today's weather forecast we are expecting an often cloudy day, with a chance of showers from the afternoon. Also northeast winds. It's a one-clothing... Read More

Traffic delays expected in Coromandel Peninsula

As summer starts to unfold, traffic will also increase, with the Coromandel Peninsula already dealing with traffic delays today. Motorists are being warned of... Read More

No Christmas bulge for Navy chef

A Hamilton chef with a fondness for fried food has credited his new Royal New Zealand Navy career for getting control of his expanding waistline. Ordinary Chef... Read More

Woman found dead in Matamata named

Police have released the name of the woman who was killed in Matamata on Christmas Eve. The body of 32-year-old Michelle Hurinui, of Matamata, was found at the... Read More

Vehicle rolled in Welcome Bay

The driver of a vehicle which rolled in Welcome Bay this evening has escaped the crash with minor injuries. Emergency services were called to the scene of the... Read More

Swimmer rescued from rip at Mount

A man has been rescued after getting into trouble at Mount Main Beach this evening. Lifeguards rescued the man after he was caught in a rip just before 6pm. A... Read More

Battle of the districts at the Mount

The Knights will seek to build on a successful first outing in the Super Smash when they take on the Central Stags at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui tomorrow. On... Read More