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Gales cancel Auckland ferry services
Gale force winds blowing across Auckland have forced the cancellation of some ferry services and have made driving conditions hazardous.
Mini tornado rips through the bay
Wild weather has continued to batter the Bay of Plenty region with high winds flipping a plane on the runway at Tauranga Airport. Plus: Aerial photos of the devastation.
Surf Life Saving: Oceans'15 U14 Championships
800 kids all aged from 10 - 14 compete in the Oceans '15 competition in Mt Maunganui.
All hands to the pump for baby Z's arrival
The parents of a baby girl born on a petrol station forecourt have nicknamed her "Z" until they decide on her name.
'This wasn't the birth plan'
The baby girl born at Z Energy petrol station this morning has already been nicknamed 'Z', with her father describing the morning's events as "pretty manic".
When in... Mt Maunganui
The summer hot spot is known for its beaches, but in case of rain, there are great shops, cafes and markets to explore too. Here's our go-to guide.
Bystander risks life to save woman
A bystander risked his life to save a woman caught in a rip at Mount Maunganui yesterday.
Community pays tribute to missing boy
Hundreds of people have lined Mt Maunganui beach in a show of support for the ongoing search for missing 5-year-old Jack Dixon.
Chemical fire in Mt Maunganui
A chemical fire has broken out off Hewletts Rd in Mt Maunganui tonight and emergency services have cordoned off the area.
Drink-drive accused's building crash
An alleged drunk driver fleeing from police was caught after crashing his car into a Mount Maunganui building this morning.
Daytripper: Up where they belong
Alexia Santamaria joins Mt Maunganui's magnificent men in their flying machines.
Swimming: Aussies will be tough to beat at Mount
It's reaching the business end of the State Ocean Swim Series.
Drowning death: Calls for help ignored
A Mount Maunganui man was shocked by the actions of motorists who ignored his desperate attempts to flag them down after a woman was pulled lifeless from the surf.
Woman drowns at Mount
A New Zealand woman who had been living in Norway drowned at Mt Maunganui beach last night after swimming with a group of family and friends.
Non-permitted fire threatened properties
A Welcome Bay resident who lit a non-permitted fire on his property which quickly got out of control at the weekend could be prosecuted or have to pay the bill for putting the fire out.
Mutli-vehicle crash involving bus, logging truck
A crash involving a passenger bus, a logging truck and two other vehicles has left a person injured in Mt Maunganui this morning.
Skinny dip record attempt 'indecent'
An attempt at breaking a world-record for skinny dipping planned for Mount Maunganui is being labelled unacceptable and indecent.
Sex attacks may be linked
A man who crept into a house and indecently assaulted a young girl in her bedroom is suspected of getting away with a similar crime in the same area more than a year ago.
Property Report: Tough in the provinces but Hamilton is stirring
The provincial towns and cities are well below their 2007 peaks, but there are signs of life south of the Bombays, reports Bruce Morris.