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Thunderstorms looming over Bay of Plenty

A thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty as heavy rain bears down on the region. The MetService has issued the watch saying a trough embedded... Read More

'Massive branch' falls on van

A "massive branch" has fallen on a vanload of people on State Highway 2, near the former Mr McGregors fruit and vegetable stall at Te Puna. A reporter at the scene... Read More

This day in history and today's weather

In today's weather forecast we are expecting occasional rain, heavy at times, but easing overnight; and northerlies. It's a one-clothing layer day today with... Read More

Bridges leadership bid likely

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges looks set to be the first National MP to announce a bid to replace Bill English as leader. English announced his resignation in two weeks... Read More

Stink Bug a threat to kiwifruit

Kiwifruit Vine Health chief executive Barry O'Neil says the Ministry for Primary Industries should be congratulated for taking the right action in turning back... Read More

Slip-proof mats at tidal stairs

Slip-proof mats have been installed at the tidal stairs on the CBD waterfront, after reports of green slime build-up on the stairs causing numerous slips and falls. Tauranga... Read More

Don’t swim in flood water warning

The public are reminded to avoid swimming in streams, rivers and beaches for 48 hours after heavy rain because of possible contamination. 'After heavy rain there... Read More

Traffic woes spark new driving options

Park and drive options for Tauranga are entering public discussion as increasing congestion and a close out of alternatives puts pressure on transport planners. Baypark... Read More

Love your bike this Valentine’s Day

How much do you love your bike? What about your health, or even our beautiful Bay of Plenty? Sport Bay of Plenty is encouraging locals to show their love with Go... Read More

Back-to-back win at Whangamata

Northland surfer Manu Scott-Arrieta has gone back-to-back with his second straight win in the Billabong Grom Series presented by Oceanbridge on Sunday, taking a... Read More

Tauranga’s water restrictions lifted

Water restrictions in Tauranga have been lifted with immediate effect. With rain across the city during the last few days, and more predicted, restrictions are... Read More

A bicycle built for two

If she'd been wearing a seatbelt, she probably wouldn't be blind today. 'Them's the breaks,” says Yvonne De Winter. It was 1975, and the seatbelt laws had... Read More