News

Tauranga lawyer becomes judge

Tauranga lawyer Belinda Pidwell has been appointed as an acting District Court Judge with a Family Court warrant to serve in the Waitakere District Court. Attorney-General... Read More

English dispels Tauranga housing rumours

Tauranga City's housing dilemma rests squarely on city council's shoulders by removing barriers and putting more houses on the ground faster, says Finance Minister... Read More

Pothole warning for SH2

Motorists are being warned of potholes on a stretch of State Highway 2, north of Te Puke, following this week's storm. Contractors are expected to start resurfacing... Read More

Warning issued as measles spread

With 56 cases of measles reported in the Waikato area, associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew is urging people to check whether they and their children are fully immunised... Read More

Ahuwhenua Trophy winner announced

Te Rua O Te Moko Ltd has been announced as the winner of the 2014 Ahuwhenua Trophy Mori Excellence in Farming Award. 'There was a real buzz at the event in Tauranga... Read More

Black Ferns in action in Whakatane

The Black Ferns team to play their last international hit-out against Canada in Whakatane today, has been named. Black Ferns Head Coach Brian Evans and his selection... Read More

Jacaranda House demolished

The iconic Jacaranda House at Tauranga Hospital is being torn down as it has a low engineer rating - meaning it has a high likelihood to be badly damaged in an earthquake. Waikato... Read More

Katikati girl to be farewelled

Katikati girl Jasnoor Kaur will be farewelled by friends and family at Manukau Memorial Hall in Auckland tomorrow at 12pm. Jasnoor, 9, was killed when the blue Subaru... Read More

Police car rammed in pursuit

Tauranga Police are disgusted with the driving of a 17-year-old after a police car was rammed and lead police on a chase around Mount Maunganui. Police stopped a... Read More

Highway open after truck crash

UPDATED 12.05PM: A section of State Highway 2, near Thompsons Track, is now open following work to fix power lines hanging in a precarious position following a truck... Read More

What’s on Today? Armed police and dogs

The rain clouds have cleared in Tauranga ready for a fun filled Saturday in the Bay. If you're looking for something to keep the children entertained this afternoon... Read More

Truckies plan Route K boycott

When Tauranga City Council puts up the Route K tolls on July 1 it will trigger a boycott from hundreds of light truck owners and drivers who have had their toll... Read More