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Panel heaters being recalled

A number of panel heaters are being recalled due to fears the products may overheat and cause a fire. A warning listed on Consumer.org.nz says some panel heaters... Read More

Government’s Fair Pay Agreement work to begin

The Government's work on establishing Fair Pay Agreements, helping design a collective bargaining system to lift wages and productivity in New Zealand, will be... Read More

Townley leads orange brigade at memorial mx

Bay of Plenty's Ben Townley made it a win-win weekend away over the Queen's Birthday holiday break. The 33-year-old former motocross world champion from... Read More

Children on board with public transport

A trip on the yellow Bayhopper bus always proves to be a fun way to get out and about for the children and teachers of Natures Cove Preschool on Millers Road. 'Being... Read More

Fatal house fire under investigation

The cause of a fatal house fire in Omokoroa remains under investigation. A police media spokesperson says police were requested by fire crews to attend the blaze... Read More

Cyclists hospitalised after separate crashes

Two cyclists have been sent to hospital after being involved in separate crashes in Tauranga this morning. A police spokesperson says they were called to the... Read More

Roading & Coromandel water treatment plant update

After heavy rain over the long weekend, Puketui Road, Hikuai, is closed until further notice as the ford is still in flood. All other District roads are open... Read More

Severe weather watch still in force

Periods of heavy rain are being forecast for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne, along with a significant snow dumping for the south of the South Island. A low pressure... Read More

Candidates for TECT board announced

Nineteen candidates have been announced for the three positions available on the Tauranga Electricity Consumers Trust board. Independent Returning Officer... Read More

Fans get first taste of One Love 2019

Reggae fans from around the nation will have their first taster of what's in store for one of the most vibrant and popular summer music festivals, with the first... Read More

Hunt on for Tauranga crash driver

It seems to be a case of who done it, as police investigate a crash on Cambridge Road in Tauranga. Police were called to the crash at 4.45pm on Sunday after a... Read More

Southwesterlies bringing chill

In today's weather forecast we are expecting showers, possibly heavy and thundery, easing during the morning to fine spells. Southwesterlies also developing... Read More