News

Man rescued from submerged car

Firefighters have freed a man from a submerged car following a crash near Paengaroa this evening. Emergency services were called to the crash on State Highway 33,... Read More

Silent film final for Baycourt

Tauranga will roll out the red carpet on November 22 for the 2017 International Youth Silent Film (IYSFF) New Zealand Regional Awards final. The competition, which... Read More

Tauranga shortlisted for America's Cup

A trio from Emirates Team New Zealand visited Tauranga this week assessing the harbour and vicinity for the America's Cup challenger series and the America's Cup. 'This... Read More

Cruising with the norovirus

A norovirus outbreak on the cruise ship Celebrity Solstice has been ruining some passengers holidays for weeks, according to Australian media reports. A report... Read More

Bay millionaire finally claims prize

Tauranga's newest millionaire is taking it easy for a few days, after his Lotto ticket struck the $1 million Lotto First Division prize on Saturday. The winner,... Read More

Pilot Bay to be partially closed

A popular part of Mount Maunganui will be partially closed next week. Pilot Bay will be renourished with 500 cubic metres of sand from 13-15 November. 'Because... Read More

Bay lake health warning extended

The health warning issued by the Medical Officer of Health last month for Otautu Bay has now been extended to include all of Lake Rotoehu. The public are also... Read More

Frustration as homeless wait for housing

A homeless man in Tauranga says getting on a waiting list for social housing has given him a chance to get somewhere to live and be a part of society. But for him... Read More

Fraser St crash being investigated

Police continue to investigate the cause of an accident near Fraser Cove on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services were called to attend the scene of a two car crash... Read More

Dog loses leg after cow breaks it

A dog which had to have its leg amputated after it was broken when kicked by a cow is the last animal on the SPCA's annual List of Shame. After a kick from a cow... Read More

Pet poo a peeve for carpets

A recent nationwide survey conducted on behalf of Carpet Court, reveals the downright dirty experiences many New Zealanders have with their carpets - and pets have... Read More

AMBER Alerts system launched in NZ

Police and Facebook have this morning launched the AMBER Alerts system in New Zealand at Police National Headquarters. The AMBER Alerts system assists by quickly... Read More