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Hearts, war and the weather

In today's forecast we are expecting showers, some heavy with hail and a chance of it being thundery, but clearing in the late evening and the northwesterly... Read More

Men face ’Russian Roulette’ with prostate checks

Wildly varying views amongst New Zealand GPs on the need for prostate cancer tests is having a shocking impact on the health of Kiwi men, with advocates, experts,... Read More

Survey looks into hospital travel solutions

Nearly 1600 people have completed a survey looking at travel solutions around the Bay's two hospital sites. The Bay of Plenty District Health Board Travel Plan... Read More

Crazy speed, debts and redemption

‘Quocunque jeceris stabi' - motto of the Isle of Man, 600 square kilometres of motorcycling heaven, or motorcycling graveyard, in the Irish Sea. 'Officially... Read More

SH35 open to one lane

State Highway 35 near Whitianga Bay in the eastern Bay of Plenty is now open to one lane. New Zealand Transport Agency says people should still to continue to... Read More

What makes Te Puke tick?

'There's something special happening here.” Here being Te Puke. 'The way the town turns out is fantastic. Says something about the community I have moved... Read More

A mini tornado reported in Matamata

Rain and strong winds are moving through the country today with a mini tornado reported in Matamata. The tornado swept through the area at around 12pm. A caller... Read More

SH35 to remain closed after slip

State Highway 35 near Whitianga Bay in the eastern Bay of Plenty will remained closed due to the instability of a slip. The slip which is about 40 kilometres... Read More

The next generation of whitewater kayaking

Gabi Lolohea and Joseph Dunn may be the fresh new faces of whitewater kayaking in New Zealand; the first glimpse of a Polynesian paddling dynasty. When the pair... Read More

0.0 alcohol beer option response to market demand

The growing number of alcohol-free options in beer, wine and spirits is broadening the opportunities for Kiwis to make more moderate choices with their drinking. Heineken... Read More

More rain and thunderstorms on the way for BOP

As the country is slowly moving into Spring it seems we have taken a step back into Winter as more rain is on the way. MetService has issued a heavy rain watch... Read More

HOT Pink Walk returning for 2018

Come October the Tauranga CBD will come to life in a sea of pink as thousands of residents walk together to remember those who have either lost their lives or... Read More