Tauranga firefighters are urging residents to 'exercise common sense” and not light fires during the prohibited season following a large grass fire in Te... Read More

For the Jones family Surf Life Saving isn't just a volunteer role, or a sport. It's a lifestyle. This week Peter (PJ) Jones and his family will once again... Read More

Fish & Game are reminding Bay of Plenty hunters about a 'special game bird season” taking place this weekend. The season is for the black swan in... Read More

A short-lived episode of volcanic earthquakes has occurred beneath Mt Ruapehu last Saturday, February 22, and Sunday, February 23. The earthquake episode has... Read More

UPDATE: A large grass fire in Te Puna is now under control. "Crews are mopping up and turning over the debri," says Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern fire... Read More

The winner of the 101st New Zealand Golf Open on Sunday in Queenstown will receive a uniquely Kiwi honour. Thanks to an agreement forged between the NZ... Read More

A $19.9 million investment from the Provincial Growth Fund will help develop essential infrastructure for an industrial hub in the Bay of Plenty town of Kawerau,... Read More

Three Bay of Plenty retailers are being named as 'lucky Lotto stores' ahead of tomorrow's $42 million Powerball jackpot. History could be made tomorrow... Read More

The hand held hose ban in Te Puke is being lifted following community water conservation efforts. A ban for sprinklers remains. Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More

The force used by four police officers in arresting a man at Tauranga Hospital has been ruled as appropriate. The Independent Police Conduct Authority has released... Read More

Drought zones are crying out for 'real rain' following random downpours over the weekend - now as we head to March there are signs of change to the weather... Read More

Life hasn't been easy for Tauranga dog Cooper. When he was only a seven-month old puppy, his owner beat him for nine minutes straight. Swung him by a rope,... Read More