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High of 27 expected today

We have a fine day ahead, apart from morning cloud and chance of a shower from afternoon. Enjoy the light winds. It's a one-clothing layer day today with a high... Read More

Lessons learnt from tourist boat fire

A report into the sinking of the passenger vessel PeeJay V, which caught fire at sea on January 18 2016, has found there was no fire alarm system on board. According... Read More

This day in history and today's weather

Welcome to passengers from the Sun Princess, here in port today. It's another perfect summer day, with the forecast showing a mostly sunny day ahead with a chance... Read More

A perfectly fine summer day

In today's weather we are expecting a sunny day, then some evening cloud and light winds. In other words, a perfectly fine summer day. It's a one-clothing layer... Read More

Jetsprinters back water saving efforts

Since the V8 Jetsprints first arrived in the Bay of Plenty back in 2014, organisers have sought to identify opportunities which keep the award-winning, action-packed... Read More

One injured after car leaves road

One person has been taken to hospital with moderate injuries after a crash on Pyes Pa Road. A police media spokesperson says the accident happened at about 8am. 'Police... Read More

Thunderstorms possible today

In today's weather we are expecting cloudy periods. Also showers with possible thunderstorms, clearing at night, and light winds. It's a one-clothing layer day... Read More

Paraglider slam-dunks into Mauao

A paraglider has had a gut wrenching experience on top of Mauao recently, when windy conditions caused his kite to slam-dunk him into the mountain face. Instagram... Read More

Tauranga plagued by bugs

Tauranga is one of many locations around the nation currently facing a plague of insects. Pest control companies around the country have reported a big increase... Read More

Sunny spells after the rain

In today's weather we are expecting morning cloud with one or two light showers, then sunny spells with northerly breezes. It's a one-clothing layer day today with... Read More

Bay battle sites go global

New Zealanders living abroad will soon be able to set foot on home soil without having to cross the border, thanks to a new ANZAC memorial in New South Wales. The... Read More

Elms Garden receives national honour

The Elms Tauranga has begun 2018 with outstanding news - the garden has received a prestigious honour. The New Zealand Gardens Trust has registered the garden as... Read More