Soap, laundry powder, frozen chicken and nappies - for most they're not the first items that spring to mind when you're told you have free rein to select whatever... Read More

In today's forecast we are expecting rain and northerlies. It's a two-clothing layer day today with a high of 16 and an overnight low of 8 degrees. Humidity... Read More

Inert grenades used as paperweights and gas lighters fashioned to resemble grenades have triggered some of the recent call-outs to the New Zealand Defence Force's... Read More

A pre-dawn ascent of Mauao followed by an ocean dip at Mount Main beach, is how assistant coach Wesley Clarke and other members of the Black Ferns coaching team... Read More

Divers from the NZ national police dive squad are in Mount Maunganui today scouring the harbour for further remains. The divers have been brought in following... Read More

Today, August 7 is the 219th day of the year. There are 146 days remaining until the end of the year. This day marks the approximate midpoint of summer in the... Read More

In today's forecast we are expecting periods of rain, and southeasterlies. It's a two-clothing layer day today with a high of 16 and an overnight low... Read More

A new fine art print gallery has opened in Tauranga featuring limited edition prints, reproductions, clothing, handmade shoes, ceramics and paintings. Nick Eggleston,... Read More

They're geared up and ready to cheer, in what's pegged as one of the Bay of Plenty's biggest cheerleading competitions yet. More than 1000 competitors are expected... Read More

Horse riders protesting a proposed ban on horse riding at Tuapiro Point, have delivered their petition to the Western Bay of Plenty Council on horseback. The... Read More

Monique Corbett from Teawanui won a $4000 diamond from Peet Jewellers; and new dishes, flavours, and dining events were launched on Wednesday night at Tauranga's... Read More

In today's forecast occasional rain will be developing in the morning but clearing in the afternoon. The northerly will be dying out in the afternoon. It's... Read More