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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

More rain on the way for the Bay

MetService says rain has fallen steadily on already-sodden ground in Gisborne overnight. Tolaga Bay on the East Cape was hit the hardest by flooding on Sunday... Read More

Papamoa progress in Chatham Cup

Papamoa are safely through to the third round of this season's Chatham Cup after a courageous 1-0 win against NRFL Premier Division side Bay Olympic. Despite... Read More

Fatal house fire in Omokoroa

A body has been found following a house fire in Omokoroa. Firefighters were called to the blaze on Bramley Drive around 4.30am. Fire and Emergency New Zealand... Read More

Widespread support for council cycle decision

A range of local agencies and cycle groups have applauded Tauranga City Council's decision to build a network of physically separated cycle paths. Sustainable... Read More

Tauranga City see off Ellerslie

Tauranga City notched their third win of the 2018 NRFL campaign with a 2-1 victory over Ellerslie at Links Ave on Saturday. The win saw City leapfrog the visitors... Read More

ACC for sexual harassment victims “makes sense“

ACC cover for victims of sexual harassment would be an excellent idea despite challenges, say lawyers and an advocacy group. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary to... Read More

Rebels get their medals

The "rebels have got their medals" in a Queen's Birthday honours list topped by people not afraid to go against the flow. Rabble-rousers the Topp Twins and... Read More

Local historians write Battle of Gate Pa book

Dr Cliff Simons, a military historian, has joined forces with Buddy Mikaere to write a book about the Battle of Gate Pa which took place on April 29, 1864. Of... Read More

Heavy rain eases on Tuesday but snow approaches

A low to the northeast of New Zealand has been sweeping bands of heavy rain and thunderstorms over parts of the North Island, causing flooding, slips and road... Read More