03:32pm Thu 25 Nov, 2021
A further two schools in the Bay of Plenty have positive Covid-19 cases among students. Tauranga Intermediate School and Te Puke High School have sent letters... Read More
03:00pm Thu 25 Nov, 2021
Police have confirmed the body that washed ashore at Papanui Point on Sunday was that of missing fisherman Olson Canatoy. Canatoy had been missing, along with... Read More
02:01pm Thu 25 Nov, 2021
Former National Party leader Judith Collins has been forced to step down after her caucus issued a motion of no confidence in her this morning, interim leader... Read More
02:00pm Thu 25 Nov, 2021
An investigation has found a Bay of Plenty police constable breached the police code of conduct by forming sexual relationships with women he met on duty. The... Read More
01:47pm Thu 25 Nov, 2021
The MP at the centre of last night's allegation of serious misconduct against Tauranga MP Simon Bridges, which ultimately led to the demise of National leader... Read More
01:21pm Thu 25 Nov, 2021
There are nine new cases of Covid-19 in the Bay of Plenty region today, all of which are in the Tauranga area, whilst there is an additional case in Rotorua amid... Read More
11:50am Thu 25 Nov, 2021
A Tauranga Indian restaurant has beaten more than 100 restaurants across New Zealand by taking out the top prize at this year's Menulog Restaurant Awards. Tauranga... Read More
11:17am Thu 25 Nov, 2021
The Ministry of Health says it continues to work with schools in the Bay of Plenty regarding appropriate health measures after a day of concern over Covid-19 outbreaks. Yesterday... Read More
09:55am Thu 25 Nov, 2021
UPDATE 12.40pm: Judith Collins has been ousted as leader of the National Party. Collins has confirmed the news on Twitter, saying she is now 'pleased to say”... Read More
09:16am Thu 25 Nov, 2021
Sniffing out hidden illicit cash and narcotics is what detector dog Nia has been trained for, and she's a pro! But it's not just finding ill-gotten goods from... Read More
08:24am Thu 25 Nov, 2021
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains descriptions of partner and family violence, including physical, sexual and emotional abuse, that some readers may find... Read More
07:43am Thu 25 Nov, 2021
Leading Marine Technician (Propulsion) Jemma Hokai-Mataia has enjoyed both the challenges and diversity that come with being a sailor in the Royal New Zealand... Read More