City Life

Fishermen tipped overboard

Three men not wearing lifejackets were pulled from the Tairua-Pauanui bar after their aluminium boat capsized in heavy surf this morning, Stuff Reports The 60-year-old... Read More

Rain later this week

With high pressure the dominant feature, this week's weather will be fairly settle, the MetService says However, an area of low pressure is likely to bring wet... Read More

Quiet week in Whitianga

Whitianga police reports a very quiet week. Excellent to see no domestics reported this week and a reminder to take some time out if you are arguing around in circles... Read More

Passengers help the penguins

If penguins could talk, the estimated 800 Little Blue penguins living on Mauao must shriek with excitement every time a cruise ship glides past their home into Tauranga... Read More

Bay Twister off to World Champs

Bay Twister Anna Grigson, 13, has been selected to compete for the Perth based Toxic Cheer Weapons Team to compete at the Cheerleading World Championships in Florida... Read More

A bunny in leathers

The Easter bunny will don its leathers next month for an annual motorcycle ride through the city. Sponsored by New Zealand Transport Agency, WestLink Bay of Plenty... Read More

What's on Today

Good morning Tauranga and Bay of Plenty, Enjoy the splendid weather on this Easter Monday. Monday 28 March Badminton 2016 At Bethlehem College, Elder Lane, Bethlehem... Read More

Man rescued in Kaimai Ranges

A 52-year-old male was rescued from the Kaimai Ranges after injuring his hip. The injury was serious enough to warrant the call-out of the Trustpower TECT Rescue... Read More

Go hunting and fishing with kids

The Te Puna Take a Kid Hunting and Fishing competition is back this autumn and offers the perfect excuse for families to get outdoors and spend time together on... Read More

New building website launched

A new website launched this week aims to make information on regulation of New Zealand's $25 billion a year building industry more accessible. Building and Housing... Read More

More time to think about nutrient

Demand for more time to study consider the changes planned for Lake Rotorua nutrient rules has prompted the Regional Council to allow the public more time to make... Read More

Greerton Library named

When the Greerton Library is opened in mid-July, it will be as the Greerton Library, not the Greerton Village Library, as some wanted. The name change debate aired... Read More