Calls so far in 2025: 34. An animal rescue was one of the 14 calls in the last fortnight. A large dog had become trapped in a soak hole. The dog was frightened,... Read More

If Te Puke town centre is looking a little cleaner than normal this week, it's down to staff from Paengaroa orchard company Baygold. Friday saw Baygold's... Read More

A Tauranga man is on a mission to reduce the number of babies born with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. At 87, retired health professional Christopher... Read More

Tauranga track star Sam Ruthe is now the holder of yet another world's best time. The 15-year-old runner competed in the Graham Douglas International meet... Read More

Thousands of people are rocking 'positive vibes” today at Māori in the Moana. Hosted by Ngāi Te Rangi the free event at Whareroa Reserve is designed... Read More

It was the 'perfect day” to celebrate Waitangi Day, with warm weather and different cultures, He Iwi Kotahi trustee and professional historian Buddy Mikaere... Read More

Powerco is installing low voltage Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) on five power poles in the Tauranga suburb of Greerton in a trial aimed at helping supply... Read More

A striking image of a pūkeko in flight has seen Northland hunter and photographer David Towgood named winner of the Game Bird Habitat Stamp Photo competition... Read More

Police are appealing for information to reunite a number of service medals with their rightful owners after being stolen during a burglary in Waihi. The selection... Read More

Major surgical cases have been delayed in some places because of a strike by lab workers at public hospitals in Wellington, Palmerston North, Tauranga, Rotorua,... Read More

A crowd of 300 onlookers made their way to Hopukiore to celebrate Waitangi Day, with proceedings beginning at 6.30am. A crowd gathers for the start of... Read More

First-home buyers had a record year last year, responsible for 26.1 per cent of all property purchases. But if you are in the market for your first home,... Read More