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Northwesterly winds to drive up temperatures

After a turbulent October, New Zealand will see a turn to dry and settled weather. The MetService is predicting fine weather for today and tomorrow in Tauranga. However,... Read More

Guy Fawkes fireworks guide: Tips and rules

Get ready for the big bang - Guy Fawkes night is coming up. Why do we still celebrate it, and what are the rules around fireworks? Here's a recap. When... Read More

Tougher dog rules considered to protect wildlife

Tauranga wildlife experts are urging the city council to extend a Mount Maunganui beach dog ban to protect native birds. A year-round ban on dogs at Mount... Read More

Police rule out reviewing breath-test targets

By Sam Sherwood of RNZ Police say there was 'no pressure” on staff to meet alcohol breath test targets and have ruled out reviewing how they are applied,... Read More

Online credit card scam losses surge 220%

New Zealanders lost significantly more money from online credit card scams in October, compared to previous months. Losses reported to Netsafe in October... Read More

Massive brawl in Welcome Bay terrifies family

A young Tauranga family with a newborn said they were terrified as hundreds of youths partied and brawled in their street on Saturday night. What began as... Read More

Tauranga Moana Manu Champs return

The ultimate summer showdown is back, with the Tauranga Moana Manu Champs set to make a splash at the city's waterfront on Saturday, December 13. Now in its... Read More

Study backs short daily workouts for heart health

New research from the University of Sydney is reinforcing a message long championed by Exercise New Zealand: when it comes to physical activity, every minute... Read More

BoP dad imprisoned over baby brain injury

Warning: This story deals with the physical abuse of a baby and may be distressing. When a mother went away for the weekend, leaving her 8-week-old... Read More

Creative arts show lights up Mount Maunganui

A fusion of fire, fashion, and performance art will ignite Tauranga next weekend as Elemental Events returns for its third year, promising a night of immersive... Read More

Service of remembrance in Pāpāmoa

An Armistice Day commemoration will be held next Sunday, November 9, at the Pāpāmoa War Memorial at Stella Place. This will be the first time since the... Read More

BoP residents exposed to flood risk, study finds

Almost 63,000 Bay of Plenty residents live in locations exposed to flooding from 'one-in-100-year” rainfall events, new research led by Earth Sciences... Read More