Tauranga City Council is supporting the National Party's announcement that it would prioritise the construction of four-lane highways linking Whangārei, Auckland... Read More

An important community hub that has been providing a wide range of social services for Pāpāmoa residents for 30 years is closing in September. Pāpāmoa... Read More

Food waste rescued from Tauranga supermarkets has been turned into a three-course meal by Toi Ohomai Culinary Arts ākonga. The Windermere-based Culinary... Read More

A more than 900 per cent spike in police call-outs to just five Rotorua emergency housing motels can finally be revealed after the Ombudsman ruled data requested... Read More

A risk management expert has told a court it was not safe to operate any tours on Whakaari White Island - but the fact it is the country's most active volcano... Read More

All packaged alcoholic drinks sold in stores must from today carry labels warning that alcohol can cause harm to unborn babies. 'New Zealand Food Safety wants... Read More

The young person who was killed in a train incident in Mount Maunganui is being described as 'a happy, well-connected, and well-loved” member of their... Read More

A plan to boost Māori economic growth in the Bay of Plenty has been unveiled, with more than 40,000 high-value new jobs for Tauranga Moana anticipated by 2050. Toi... Read More

Specific batches of Kiwigarden brand Greek Style Yoghurt Drops & Whole Blueberries are being recalled due to the size of blueberry pieces, which could... Read More

A seal on the beach off Tay Street, Mount Maunganui has caught the attention of walkers in the area. 'I had just purchased a coffee from Tay Street Cafe... Read More

Heavy rainfall in the North Island this year has made for a challenging truffle season for Bay of Plenty producers. Growers have been out since early June... Read More

Iconic charity Keep New Zealand Beautiful is launching their new Kai Connections programme, a fun, easy and educational way for students, whānau and friends... Read More