11:15am Thu 01 Sep, 2022
Kiwifruit crop shelters that block light and affect views have been frustrating rural Whakatāne residents, prompting the council to re-examine its rules. More... Read More
10:42am Thu 01 Sep, 2022
Biosecurity New Zealand is declaring the successful eradication of the aggressive aquatic weed salvinia from one Bay of Plenty site after four years of work. "It's... Read More
10:10am Thu 01 Sep, 2022
Whānau Āwhina Plunket is helping increasing numbers of Bay of Plenty women seeking mental health support, the latest PlunketLine call figures reveal. The PlunketLine... Read More
09:10am Thu 01 Sep, 2022
Around $38.6 million is expected as gross proceeds from the sale of seven or nine Tauranga Council elder housing villages to Kāinga Ora: Homes and Communities... Read More
08:30am Thu 01 Sep, 2022
Thousands more children are going to school each day as Covid-19 case numbers drop. Principals had worried August would be the worst period for winter illnesses... Read More
08:00am Thu 01 Sep, 2022
A firefighter is warning that trust in FENZ has deteriorated to a point where it cannot be regained unless there are changes in management. After an impasse... Read More
07:20am Thu 01 Sep, 2022
Large plumes of steam and gas have been rising from Whakaari/White Island. But, there is no cause for concern, according to GNS Science, which says the volcano... Read More
07:00am Thu 01 Sep, 2022
After a two-year hiatus, over 20,000 visitors are expected in Tauranga this week for the Zespri AIMS Games. The games are one of the largest sporting championships... Read More
06:45am Thu 01 Sep, 2022
Two lucky Lotto players from Auckland and Bay of Plenty will be ending the month on a high after each winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in Wednesday night's... Read More
06:30am Thu 01 Sep, 2022
A native titoki tree, costing $4500 to purchase and install, has been subject to vandalism at the Pāpāmoa Stormwater Reserve. Tauranga City Council parks and... Read More
08:00pm Wed 31 Aug, 2022
A proposal intended to make it simpler for veterans, their families and whānau to access services is out for public consultation. Veterans' Affairs wants to... Read More
07:00pm Wed 31 Aug, 2022
New Zealanders are expected to face a tough year with inflation, housing and a tight labour market set to put the screws on the economy. Economic predictions... Read More