News

Galatea woman suffers medical emergency

A woman was flown to Rotorua Hospital last night after suffering a serious medical emergency in an Eastern Bay of Plenty township. The Rotorua BayTrust Rescue Helicopter... Read More

Grey day expected for the Bay

Today's weather forecast is for periods of rain developing in the late morning, and clearing in the evening. Gusty southeasterlies, which should ease in the evening. It's... Read More

Tower's claims to be finalised by 2018

Recovery in Edgecumbe is well underway with Tower expecting most, if not all, of the region's customers to be back in their homes and have their claims finalised... Read More

Annual booksale

Nothing is more changeable than spring weather, and nothing is worse than having weekend plans cancelled due to foresaid weather… But there is a way to make... Read More

Waihi high hazard zone ground movement

Some ground movement has been detected near a sinkhole that was discovered in Waihi earlier this year on Council reserve between the Waihi Rugby Club and the Martha... Read More

Striking up with bromeliads

Maisie Kokshoorn's love affair with bromeliads started with one plant ten years ago. She now has dozens. They border both sides of her lawn, three or four deep,... Read More

Road maintenance season begins

Drivers in Western Bay of Plenty are being reminded to take care around road works sites as the new maintenance season get underway. The reminder comes after an... Read More

Breaking down barriers

Despite having impaired vision, eleven-year-old Lawson Greenway is defying all odds. As a baby he was declared as legally blind, but that isn't slowing him down... Read More

Climbers oppose Mount ban

A proposal in the draft Mauao management plan to remove climbers from the Maunga has resulted in a large number of climbers opposing the issue. The reason for removing... Read More

Coromandel properties seized

More details have emerged about the $8.6 million of assets frozen by the police in a bribery and corruption case. Stephen Borlase, his wife Catherine Borlase and... Read More

Protégé gives thanks to centenarian

It's all part of the rich Alf Rendell legacy. And it contributed to 'the best 100th birthday” the witty photographer's ever had. Richard Robinson, the inaugural... Read More

Farm tales captivate young readers

Children were captivated as the author of the award-winning Tales From the Farm picture books, Jennifer Somervell, brought her country stories to life in drama with... Read More