02:00pm Fri 24 Dec, 2021
Calling all book worms and backyard adventurers! Western Bay of Plenty District Libraries' BOB Squad summer reading programme is back. The free take-home reading... Read More
01:07pm Fri 24 Dec, 2021
The Ministry of Health is reporting 14 new Covid community cases in the Bay of Plenty today. Nationally, there are 62 new community cases - 37 in Auckland, five... Read More
12:37pm Fri 24 Dec, 2021
Police have confirmed that a man has died in an incident on State Highway 35, in the Bay of Plenty. At 6.15am, police responded to an incident on State Highway... Read More
11:45am Fri 24 Dec, 2021
It can be hard to resist those puppy dog eyes once you've finished your Christmas feast, but it's important not to share with your furry friends. Doing so can... Read More
11:14am Fri 24 Dec, 2021
A health warning has been issued for Okawa Bay at the western end of Lake Rotoiti. The health warning is based on water test results and visual observations provided... Read More
10:45am Fri 24 Dec, 2021
Tauranga City Council and Willis Bond have finalised lease arrangements for a new council administration building to be constructed at 90 Devonport Road. Expected... Read More
10:20am Fri 24 Dec, 2021
A community crowdfunding campaign to make a documentary on the Rena disaster has just 12 hours left to run, finishing at 11pm on Christmas Eve. Already, the... Read More
10:10am Fri 24 Dec, 2021
The Waka Kotahi Transport Agency is warning motorists to expect delays on State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range in January. A spokesperson for the roading agency... Read More
09:10am Fri 24 Dec, 2021
New Zealand cricket fans hoping to see hometown hero Kane Williamson in Test match action at the Bay Oval over the New Year are set to be disappointed with the... Read More
08:54am Fri 24 Dec, 2021
Police are releasing CCTV footage of the last known sighting of Atonio Finau, as concerns mount for the wellbeing of the missing Auckland man. Mr Finau, aged... Read More
08:20am Fri 24 Dec, 2021
A man is due to appear in court following an armed police callout in Tauranga. Police responded to an incident at Oropi Road in Tauranga in which a firearm had... Read More
08:00am Fri 24 Dec, 2021
As Covid-19 continues to spread across the Bay of Plenty and Lakes districts, the Medical Officer of Health is urging people to be extremely vigilant. The word... Read More