WorkSafe is urging all employers to make sure machinery being used by workers is made safe and cannot cause harm to employees. This warning is a result of the... Read More

UPDATE 6.14PM: Farm Street is now open following a crash between a car and motorcycle. A car and motorcycle have crashed near Bayfair this afternoon. A police... Read More

A series of career expos held in prisons this year is set to assist prisoners into employment and to decrease their likelihood of reoffending, says Corrections... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty organisation SociaLink Tauranga Moana is raising awareness around poverty, family violence and child abuse in our region. On Friday, August... Read More

Funding for a replacement vehicle through Western Bay of Plenty District Council's community grants has thrilled the Waihi Beach Community Patrol Group. Council... Read More

Two aspiring young politicians held a fun event in Waihi to encourage more youth to enrol and vote in the October local government elections. Joshua Mason and... Read More

The Government's Mana in Mahi programme has had a $49.9 million boost. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Employment Minister Willie Jackson visited employees... Read More

An enormous area of low pressure which began last Friday in the Tasman Sea is only today starting to slip off our shores, with a cold night tonight to boot, says... Read More

The Provincial Growth Fund is boosting tourism in Paeroa by providing over $700,000 for the Historical Maritime Park Marine development project, Regional Economic... Read More

People out and about around Omanu on Thursday August 15 may see some unusual activity on the beach. Bay of Plenty Regional Council are advising not to be concerned... Read More

New Zealand's first Cage-Free Egg Directory has launched today, listing businesses who have committed to going cage-free, and those who are yet to produce a cage-free... Read More

Although it is still winter, 5500 Western Bay of Plenty youngsters are ready to enjoy some cricket, with the cricket awareness programme starting this week. The... Read More