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Body discovered at Port of Tauranga

UPDATED 7.45AM: Investigations are underway following the discovery of a body at the Port of Tauranga. "Police have been called to Port of Tauranga's container... Read More

This day in history and today's weather

Today we are expecting a fine day with light winds. It's a two-clothing-layer day today with a high of 25 and an overnight low of 15 degrees. Humidity is 94 per... Read More

Fatal crash devastates community

Siamak Mosaferi would watch his eldest son Arteen closely as the boy played on their quiet Hamilton cul-de-sac. The four-year-old, who first laid eyes on his baby... Read More

Upsets on final day of slalom nationals

Otago kayaker Finn Butcher collected his second national K1 men's whitewater slalom title on a day of upsets in sun-soaked Tekapo on Sunday. Olympians Mike Dawson... Read More

Rugby lock excels on the greens

If lawn bowls is a thoughtful and genteel sport, all technique and touch, then why did Talor Duncan - one of the country's best young exponents - turn up to work... Read More

One seriously injured in Papamoa crash

Two cars have crashed in Papamoa, with one of the cars hitting a power pole. A photographer at the scene says the road is closed at the intersection of Parton Road... Read More

The Crafty Gatherer in Papamoa

From re-purposing beer crates, to keeping snuggly in winter with salt bags, Marco and Tess Partridge are living an adventure of simplicity and sustainability that... Read More

Curating a community in Tauranga

I first heard about Curate in 2009 when past Tauranga City councillor and musical director Bob Addison was looking for a location to put on a Jacques Brel musical.... Read More

‘Reckless behaviour’ causes crashes

A new AA Research Foundation report has found ‘reckless behaviour' - including drink-driving and speeding - contribute to around half of fatal crashes, while... Read More

Easter Monday jazz in the sun

Listening to jazz while enjoying the afternoon seems to be the way many people in Tauranga have chosen to spend their afternoon. Hundreds of people gathered at... Read More

Boy accidentally swallows battery

A child had to be flown to hospital for immediate treatment after accidentally swallowing a battery. A 10-year-old boy was playing around with batteries, when he... Read More

Hunter dies after being shot in chest

A hunter is dead after being shot in the chest. Police say the hunter died following an incident in Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park near Te Aroha. "Police were notified... Read More