New Zealand Community Trust has awarded a $9240 operational grant to the Eastern Bay Accessible Transport Trust for their Waka Eastern Bay volunteer driven community... Read More

Tickets are on sale, at a special Mother's Day price, for this year's BOP Garden and Art Festival which includes new gardens to thrill. One of those newcomers... Read More

With a whimsical fusion of history and merriment, Tauranga Historic Village is being transformed into a lively tapestry of medieval splendour during the enchanting... Read More

Sadly, a man has passed away on Pāpāmoa Beach on Saturday morning. Police advise that this is due to a medical event, and is not being treated as suspicious. Police... Read More

From spotting open garages as prime targets for opportunist thieves, to finding missing young and elderly family members, Pāpāmoa Community Patrol do all sorts... Read More

Update, 12.30pm: State Highway 29A has now reopened following an earlier crash between Barkes Corner and the Oropi roundabout. The crash, involving two vehicles,... Read More

Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash between Rotorua and Taupo. Police were notified of a single vehicle crash on Waiotapu Loop Road near... Read More

Having conquered the challenging Tour Aotearoa in 2023, Tauranga cyclist and accomplished author Vince Ford is eagerly looking forward to participating in the... Read More

'We will be forever grateful Dad could get to the hospital so quickly because of the rescue helicopter, and straight into theatre for treatment that ultimately... Read More

Just last weekend the adult elite of New Zealand motocross wrapped up their annual championship series and now it's the turn of the sport's rising young stars... Read More

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a cloudy day with rain,... Read More

A heavy rain watch is in place for the Bay of Plenty region, including Rotorua, and Taupo, says a MetService spokesperson. Periods of heavy rain with possible... Read More