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Long weekend traffic congestion predictions

People planning on heading away this weekend are being warned to expect heavy traffic on State Highway 29, over the Kaimai Range, and State Highway 2, north of... Read More

Tauranga Library decision teetering

Tauranga City Council's decision this week to cut back on previously advertised rates increases is seeing city councillors becoming cautious about committing to... Read More

$20k win for Bay Lotto players

Two Bay of Plenty Lotto players are celebrating a $21,973 win. The winners join five others who won Lotto's second division prize last night. The winning tickets... Read More

Another magical autumn day

In today's weather forecast we are expecting a fine day with light winds. There is rain expected over the long weekend ahead. It's a three-clothing and... Read More

Morning crash at busy intersection

UPDATED 8.23am: Commuters are warned of delays at Baypark as police deal with a head-on crash. Two vehicles have crashed at the intersection of Maunganui Road... Read More

White Island’s active crater emitting loud sounds

Noises and movements have been captured on White Island as it experiences low-level volcanic activity. The island is situated 48km from the east coast off Whakātane,... Read More

Meth found in triple fatal wreck

Methamphetamine was found in the wreck of a ute driven by a young Auckland man who crashed killing himself and a married couple near Thames last month. Police... Read More

Search on for most beautiful town

New Zealand towns and cities can now throw their hat in the ring for the title of 2018's Most Beautiful Town and Most Beautiful City. Entries are now open for... Read More

Dog registrations in your mailbox this week

Alfie Council's office dog is first off the starting blocks with the new 2018/19 Western Bay registration tag. Western Bay dog owners will be receiving this year's... Read More

Defending champs crush Coasters

A spectacular three-point shooting display from Alloyfold Canterbury Wildcats' Shea Crotty and Tessa Morrison condemned Tauranga City Coasters to a 91-38 defeat... Read More

Electric cars proving too costly

Car buyers' thrifty spending habits are preventing electric vehicles from getting much of a toehold here, a car auction house says. Despite the technology now... Read More

DHB make improved counteroffer to nurses

District Health Boards have almost doubled their offer to nurses in a package of more than half a billion dollars to settle pay negotiations with the New Zealand... Read More