Weather
09:27am Tue 28 Jul, 2026
Another morning of bitter frosts and nippy breezes have seen temperatures across the North Island plummet as low as -5C overnight. MetService meteorologist... Read More
06:00pm Mon 27 Jul, 2026
Bay of Plenty residents are being urged to prepare for more frosty mornings this week after parts of the central North Island recorded some of the coldest temperatures... Read More
11:00am Fri 17 Jul, 2026
A brief spell of unusually mild winter weather is giving way to more typical July conditions across the North Island, with Bay of Plenty residents set to enjoy... Read More
08:26am Wed 15 Jul, 2026
Thick fog has descended on Auckland this morning, delaying and cancelling regional flights and blanketing motorways. Around 6.50am, Auckland Airport said... Read More
10:00am Tue 14 Jul, 2026
One of the 'strongest” El Nino events on record could be heading New Zealand's way, bringing a hotter, windier and drier spring for the Bay of Plenty. Forecasters... Read More
04:00pm Mon 13 Jul, 2026
Bay of Plenty residents can expect a warmer start to the week after a bitterly cold weekend. In its latest weather update, the MetService said rain was likely... Read More
08:29am Fri 10 Jul, 2026
Tauranga residents hoping to catch a glimpse of the Matariki star cluster this weekend are expected to have favourable viewing conditions, with clear skies forecast... Read More
03:35pm Mon 06 Jul, 2026
More than 1000 Tauranga customers are without power after a tree brought down lines on Oropi Rd this afternoon. A Powerco spokesperson said the outage was reported... Read More
07:00am Fri 03 Jul, 2026
Bay of Plenty residents are being urged to keep an eye on weather forecasts as a low-pressure system is expected to bring rain, strong winds and colder conditions... Read More
12:39pm Mon 29 Jun, 2026
A cold snap is set to grip the Bay of Plenty this week, with frosty mornings, fog and chilly overnight temperatures forecast after a weekend of persistent southerly... Read More
07:00am Fri 26 Jun, 2026
The Bay of Plenty is in for another unsettled couple of days, with heavy rain and strengthening winds expected before conditions ease heading into the weekend. In... Read More
11:12am Wed 24 Jun, 2026
A heavy orange rain warning in force for the Bay of Plenty has been moved forward. A warning had been issued yesterday for 3pm today, but in its latest... Read More
24-Oct 16:00
Road resurfacing season starts in Western Bay
24-Oct 13:25
Waihī lifeguards farewell club’s oldest member
24-Oct 07:00
Bay of Plenty gears up for busy Labour weekend
23-Oct 18:00
Council approves another $3.5m for Mauao recovery
23-Oct 17:00
Tauranga doctor identifies sore as rare disease
23-Oct 16:00
Whitianga opens $11.5m recycling centre
23-Oct 14:33
Tauranga photo club celebrates 70 years
23-Oct 14:01
Three trustees elected to Manawa Trust
23-Oct 11:58
Riot of colour and creativity at Tauranga Fringe
23-Oct 10:00
Speedway stars set for Baypark season opener
23-Oct 07:23
Tauranga Council budgets $100k to find new CEO
23-Oct 07:05
Bay of Plenty basking in summer-like warmth
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