10:43am Fri 14 Feb, 2020
Police want to reassure members of the public they are safe following a fatal shooting near Bethlehem last night. At around 7.40pm, several patrols spotted a... Read More
10:07am Fri 14 Feb, 2020
Local Labour MPs Jan Tinetti, Tamati Coffey and Angie-Warren Clark say National's ‘ghost plans' to get tough on crime are little more than hot air. The... Read More
09:13am Fri 14 Feb, 2020
Ex-cyclone Uesi may be missing the North Island - but the leftovers may produce some welcome downpours next week in NZ's drought regions. Showers, by definition,... Read More
08:32am Fri 14 Feb, 2020
Traffic throughout Tauranga is gridlocked this morning following the closure of State Highway 2 from Bethlehem to 15th Ave. The road closure is in place... Read More
07:50am Fri 14 Feb, 2020
A young woman with half a heart is urging people to take the plunge to raise fund for Heart Kids. Nakita Griffiths can do most things except for the 360 Heart... Read More
07:20am Fri 14 Feb, 2020
If you ask Melanie Tata what she likes to do in her spare time, the answer is 'find a committee to join.” The CEO of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ranginui and newly... Read More
06:55am Fri 14 Feb, 2020
Sam Meech knows better than most how quickly the complexion of a regatta changes once the top boats all start racing in gold fleet so is quite comfortable with... Read More
06:28am Fri 14 Feb, 2020
State Highway 2 remains closed between Waihi Road off ramp and Cameron Road this morning, following the fatal police shooting last night. Takitimu Drive has... Read More
07:53pm Thu 13 Feb, 2020
UPDATED 11.30PM: A large section of State Highway 2 is expected to be remain closed tomorrow, following a firearms incident in Tauranga tonight. An earlier... Read More
07:00pm Thu 13 Feb, 2020
More vulnerable New Zealanders will be moved from emergency motel accommodation to transitional housing as the Government steps up efforts to prevent and reduce... Read More
06:00pm Thu 13 Feb, 2020
Oxfam Trailwalker is calling for volunteers to assist in a number of roles during the 50 or 100-kilometre walking challenge taking place next month for the final... Read More
05:12pm Thu 13 Feb, 2020
A sewage overflow in Whakatane has caused contamination of the Wairere Stream. "A temporary health warning has been issued for recreational water contact, and... Read More