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Mostly fine day in Tauranga today

Today's forecast is for cloudy periods and the odd evening shower, with light winds. It's a three-clothing-layer day with a high of 16 and an overnight low of... Read More

More than just an iPad

It's a small, simple but effective tool in improving the management of type 1 diabetes and improving the understanding and lives of young people living with the... Read More

What’s on Today? Tai Mitchell

Hundreds of legs will be taking to the fields at Blake Park as keen rugby players prepare to take part in day 3 of the Tai Mitchell Shield. The Tai Mitchell tournament... Read More

Large slip blocks SH2

State Highway 2, through the Waioeka Gorge, is closed due to a large slip. A 1000m3 slip is blocking the road at around the midway point. The road is expected to... Read More

Job market slipping in Bay

Jobs in the Bay of Plenty's biggest employment sector have dipped 15 per cent on last year according to an analysis of Trade Me Jobs. 'There are signs the Bay of... Read More

Two seriously injured in Te Puke crash

Police are investigating a crash in which two people have been seriously injured. The crash happened on Te Matai Road, near Te Puke, around 5.40pm. A police spokesperson... Read More

Demolition looming at council

The library car park on Hamilton Street will be closed Sunday, July 9 as contractors install fencing and hoardings in preparation for demolition of the Willow Street... Read More

Bay of Plenty’s ‘Hug a Pug’ Day

The Bay of Plenty Pug Club, a Facebook group for pug owners in the Bay of Plenty, is holding a ‘Hug a Pug' fundraiser to raise money for NZ Pug Rescue. The... Read More

Water rescue in harbour

Emergency services were called to a moored houseboat in Tauranga harbour this afternoon after a person suffered a medical event on board. A member of the public... Read More

Dawn raid ends in meth arrest

A Tauranga man will appear in court later today following a dawn armed raid on a property in Ohauiti. The 34-year-old is facing methamphetamine-related charges... Read More

Trustpower retorts survey results

Tauranga-based Trustpower has batted off the damning results of a Consumer New Zealand customer survey by producing the positive results of its own internal survey. 'Obviously... Read More

Pets reduce stress at work

There were lots of ‘oohs' and ‘ahs' and ‘isn't she cute' comments floating around the SunMedia office last week when assistant editor Cayla-Fay... Read More