An ongoing police operation in Maketū is linked to an investigation into the death of Zain Matenga Taikato-Fox, police have confirmed. The 20-year-old died... Read More

Bay of Plenty, it's time to stand up and get behind your team. This Sunday, the Bay of Plenty Steamers kick off their 2025 Bunnings Warehouse NPC season on home... Read More

After a soggy start to the week for many, the end of the week brings sunnier skies and a return to chilly winter nights. While people in southern and eastern... Read More

Rotorua's mayor has taken aim at the regional council as she joins a chorus of voices calling for an urgent fix for a corroded lake wall. Two community... Read More

The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter, which serves the Coastal Bay of Plenty region, carried out 43 life-saving missions throughout June. These missions included... Read More

Lotto wins have been spread around the Bay of Plenty in last night's live draw. Winning second division tickets were sold in Rotorua and Tauranga while Strike... Read More

'Don't go to the beach. Don't go surfing,” warned Eastern Region Lifesaving Manager Chaz Gibbons-Campbell this morning, as strong sea currents continue... Read More

Power was restored to the remaining properties in and around Judea, Tauranga, just before 4pm today, says a Powerco spokesperson. "This followed a power... Read More

The first of three non-fluoridated community water sources is now available at the Alice Johnson Oval, off Doncaster Drive near Gordon Spratt Reserve, Pāpāmoa. At... Read More

A man who made online threats to hang former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says he's 'horrified” to be in jail and finding it 'terrifying”. Richard... Read More

Roads are reopening in the Eastern Bay of Plenty this morning after floodwaters inundated the region, cutting off access. The main routes between Whakatāne... Read More

Dangerous driving reports from motorists on State Highway 29 led police to arrest a man allegedly more than four times over the legal alcohol driving limit. The... Read More