A Tauranga teenager says he and his friend spent an 'exhausting 20 minutes” dragging a hunting dog off the throat of a squealing male pig roaming in Johnson... Read More

Two people are suffering from minor injuries after a crash in Hairini. "There was a two vehicle crash at the intersection of the Poike and Ohauiti Roads,... Read More

The winner of the New Zealand 2024 Race Unity Speech Awards is Jessica Tupai, year 12, from St Mary's College, Wellington. Jessica's speech highlighted... Read More

Hewletts Road is partially blocked follwing a crash. At 6.02pm there was a two-vehicle crash on Hewletts Road, says a police spokesperson. "There have... Read More

Tauranga is sending six talented BMX riders to the USA for the world championships. Tauranga BMX Club riders Charlie Withington, Daniel Mason, Hannah Mason,... Read More

Police are urging livestock owners and farmers to ensure the perimeter of their property is secure following a crash involving two horses in Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Omanu's Molly Shivnan has been named as part of the Black Fins heading to the Lifesaving World Championships in Australia. The Lifesaving World Championships... Read More

Work on upgrading a playground and skate park in Welcome Bay is due to begin tomorrow. From Tuesday, May 7, Waitaha Reserve, including the playground and... Read More

'Fearless” and award-winning Māori musician Ria Hall is running for the Tauranga mayoralty. 'I know myself enough to know that I can be that voice... Read More

The rising cost of living has hit the Salvation Army hard, with the charity's resources stretched to levels never seen before. This week is the 60th anniversary... Read More

Tickets are now on sale at a special Mother's Day price for this year's Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival which includes new gardens to thrill. One of those... Read More

In a galaxy not so far away, but right here in Tauranga, runners from all walks of life are gathering early this evening at Mount Maunganui, drawn by the force... Read More