News

Models under the hammer

Organisers of the Tauranga Model Aircraft Club's annual Model Aircraft Auction are ending the day on a high after auctioning off about 600 model aircraft, parts... Read More

Climbing to the top

Tauranga climbers are today spending the day on the ground after competing in the regional rock climbing event this weekend. Tauranga climber Zoe Davy, age 6, in... Read More

Elder abuse week launches

Today kick-starts Elder Abuse Awareness Week and Age Concern is urging New Zealanders not to turn a blind eye if they suspect an older person is being abused or... Read More

'Warriors' raise $3K for couple

More than 100 ‘warriors' eating huhu grubs, climbing walls and crawling on the muddy ground helped to raise about $3000 to fly a long-time member and her terminally... Read More

Otumoetai by any other macron

The official spelling of Otumoetai is set to change with the addition of a macron - or dash - over the letter u making it Otūmoetai. Otumoetai is set to get... Read More

No winner in $20k lake challenge

The competition to find a way of reducing Lake Rotorua's nitrogen levels has failed to find a winner, but Bay of Plenty Regional Council says it has raised awareness... Read More

Golf centenary celebrations begin

Life members of Tauranga Golf Club gathered for the first official meeting this morning ahead of the club's centenary this November. Tauranga Golf Club life members... Read More

Baypark drivers awarded

The efforts of ASB Baypark contracted drivers were last night recognised at the annual Speedway New Zealand Awards dinner held at Te Papa in Wellington. Saloon Competitor... Read More

Household items dumped on roadside

Furniture, cars, televisions and computers are among the items being dumped on the side of Western Bay of Plenty roads. Furniture and electronics are being dumped... Read More

Baby dies in Opotiki crash

A baby has died following a fatal crash which closed a section of State Highway 2 for several hours in Opotiki this morning. Tauranga Police Senior Sergeant Shannon... Read More

What's on Today? Warrior run

Good morning Sunners, Tauranga residents are channelling their inner warriors to take on a one-of-a-kind challenge this morning. The Gym Tauranga members ready for... Read More

Rena dive site approved

The Rena wreck has been cleared for use as a dive site, should the owners and insurer's application to leave the remainder of it on Astrolabe Reef be approved by... Read More