News

Bay Oval abuse referred to police

New Zealand Cricket has lodged a complaint with Tauranga police over the racial abuse directed at Jofra Archer near the end of the first Test against England at... Read More

House price national average passes $700k

The housing market is picking up again, with a shortage of listings and low-interest rates driving up values. The average national value increased 3.3 per cent... Read More

Man felt he would die during airport stranding

A Tauranga couple's trip to Tasmania ended horribly after they were stranded at Melbourne airport for 17 hours. John Salter and his wife Bethany were trapped... Read More

Cancer Control Agency to drive improved care

The new independent Cancer Control Agency has formally opened today, delivering on the government's plan to improve cancer care in New Zealand. Prime Minister... Read More

Traffic delays expected while slip is repaired

Work to repair a major slip on State Highway 25 between Whitianga and Kuaotunu has started, which means there will be traffic delays from Wednesday, December 4... Read More

Giving Tuesday a chance to do good

Waipuna Hospice is encouraging people to donate time, talents or resources for Giving Tuesday. This is the first time the hospice has been involved in the initiative. Waipuna... Read More

Crash and weather causing traffic delays

A crash along State Highway 2 as well as the weather are causing traffic delays around Tauranga this afternoon. Emergency services have been called to a crash... Read More

Power outage in Wairoa

Strong wind and storm-like conditions have caused power to go out to some Tauranga residents. According to the Powerco website, power is currently out to households... Read More

Helpers need help too

Struggling families and individuals will turn to the Tauranga Salvation Army for support this Christmas, seeking out shelter, food parcels and gifts for their... Read More

Ohope wastewater inspections need resident action

Essential maintenance work on the Ōhope wastewater system during the next two weeks will require residents to take action to ensure any pressurisation of sewer... Read More

Operation Phoenix takes off due to support

Less than a month after the senior playground at Apanui School was destroyed by an act of arson in November 2019, Principal Simon Akroyd is thrilled to see the... Read More

BOP leaders embrace partnership with government

Western Bay of Plenty leaders are welcoming a proposed urban growth partnership with central government that will further enhance its collaborative approach to... Read More