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Rees wins again on Paeroa streets

It was the same old story with Bay of Plenty's Tony Rees at the weekend - he's thoroughly predictable, meticulous and safe - but you could never call this man boring,... Read More

Fatal crash witnesses sought

Police investigating the crash which killed a person in the Bay of Plenty are asking for witnesses to come forward. The serious crash unit is trying to piece together... Read More

Wallet found with $500 intact

John Bedford is laundering his money before taking it to the bank. The $500 in $50 notes is a bit muddy after spending more than a year on the bottom of Tauranga... Read More

NZ and China discuss climate change

Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett says China and New Zealand have experience and expertise to share about responding to climate change. Paula met with China's... Read More

Mother of mayor will be missed

The mother of Mayor Greg Brownless has passed away today at the Bob Owens Retirement Village. Margaret Brownless will be fondly remembered by the mayor, particularly... Read More

Bay highway closed after fatal crash

UPDATED 5.23PM: A St John Ambulance spokesperson says one person has died at the scene and paramedics are taking another person with serious injuries to Whakatane... Read More

Dotcom eligible for USA extradition

Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom and three others are eligible for USA extradition, according to a High Court ruling. The decision just released from the High Court's... Read More

Tauranga man killed in crash

A Tauranga man has been named as the person killed in a crash on Saturday. David Jeffery Thomas died following a fatal crash on Route 52, Pongaroa. The 46-year-old... Read More

Cicadas agree: it’s summer

A chorus of cicadas ringing out through Tauranga is confirmation summer is here, despite the horrendous weekend weather. 'I'm sitting in the MetService office in... Read More

Pharmac considers tampon funding

Pharmac is considering funding women's hygiene products as the cost leaves some resorting to rags and old clothing as an alternative. The government funding body... Read More

New Thames skate park nearing completion

Local and visiting skaters and scooter riders will be delighted learn construction of Thames' new skate and scooter park is nearly finished. The concrete work... Read More

15th Ave widening proposal

Tauranga City Council is looking at widening 15th Ave from Alexander Street to Burrows Street, in order to alleviate some of the peak hour congestion. Traffic moving... Read More